Rent in Union County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,038$12,456 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,003 (−3.4%)How much rent can you afford in Union 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 Union 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 | $786 | $9,432 | $31,440 | $15.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $791 | $9,492 | $31,640 | $15.21/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,038 | $12,456 | $41,520 | $19.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,270 | $15,240 | $50,800 | $24.42/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,374 | $16,488 | $54,960 | $26.42/hr |
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Rent in Union County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Union County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,003 for a two-bedroom, down 3.4% from $1,038. A one-bedroom goes from $791 to $767, a studio from $786 to $762.
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 Union County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $791 for a one-bedroom and $1,038 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,456 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 Union County, SC?
To keep a $1,038 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.96 an hour, or $41,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $791 takes $15.21 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Union County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $786, one bedroom $791, two $1,038, three $1,270 and four $1,374 a month.
Is rent affordable in Union County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $41,621 a year ($3,468 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,038 takes 29.9% 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: ($1,038 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.96 an hour.