Rent in Richland County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,276$15,312 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,226 (−3.9%)How much rent can you afford in Richland 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 Richland 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 | $1,032 | $12,384 | $41,280 | $19.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,164 | $13,968 | $46,560 | $22.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,276 | $15,312 | $51,040 | $24.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,623 | $19,476 | $64,920 | $31.21/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,911 | $22,932 | $76,440 | $36.75/hr |
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Rent in Richland County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Richland County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,226 for a two-bedroom, down 3.9% from $1,276. A one-bedroom goes from $1,164 to $1,126, a studio from $1,032 to $992.
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 Richland County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,164 for a one-bedroom and $1,276 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,312 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 Richland County, SC?
To keep a $1,276 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.54 an hour, or $51,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,164 takes $22.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Richland County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,032, one bedroom $1,164, two $1,276, three $1,623 and four $1,911 a month.
Is rent affordable in Richland County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $63,784 a year ($5,315 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,276 takes 24% 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: ($1,276 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.54 an hour.