Rent in Orangeburg County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$910$10,920 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $906 (−0.4%)How much rent can you afford in Orangeburg County, SC?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Orangeburg County, SC by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $709 | $8,508 | $28,360 | $13.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $9,000 | $30,000 | $14.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $910 | $10,920 | $36,400 | $17.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,091 | $13,092 | $43,640 | $20.98/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,205 | $14,460 | $48,200 | $23.17/hr |
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Rent in Orangeburg County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Orangeburg County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $906 for a two-bedroom, down 0.4% from $910. A one-bedroom goes from $750 to $746, a studio from $709 to $659.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Orangeburg County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $750 for a one-bedroom and $910 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,920 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Orangeburg County, SC?
To keep a $910 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.50 an hour, or $36,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $750 takes $14.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Orangeburg County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $709, one bedroom $750, two $910, three $1,091 and four $1,205 a month.
Is rent affordable in Orangeburg County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $45,675 a year ($3,806 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $910 takes 23.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($910 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.50 an hour.