Rent in Pickens County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,339$16,068 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,507 (+12.5%)How much rent can you afford in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 | $1,166 | $13,992 | $46,640 | $22.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,221 | $14,652 | $48,840 | $23.48/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,339 | $16,068 | $53,560 | $25.75/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,612 | $19,344 | $64,480 | $31.00/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,943 | $23,316 | $77,720 | $37.37/hr |
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Rent in Pickens County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pickens County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,507 for a two-bedroom, up 12.5% from $1,339. A one-bedroom goes from $1,221 to $1,384, a studio from $1,166 to $1,329.
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 Pickens County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,221 for a one-bedroom and $1,339 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,068 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 Pickens County, SC?
To keep a $1,339 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.75 an hour, or $53,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,221 takes $23.48 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pickens County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,166, one bedroom $1,221, two $1,339, three $1,612 and four $1,943 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pickens County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $61,064 a year ($5,089 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,339 takes 26.3% 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: ($1,339 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.75 an hour.