Lowest Rent Cities in South Carolina
Cities ranked by lowest median monthly rent · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the lowest rent cities in South Carolina based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median monthly rent from lowest to highest. Jefferson leads the ranking with a value of $295/mo and a population of 753.
The top three cities are Jefferson ($295/mo), Summerton ($355/mo), and Wagener ($367/mo). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national lowest rent cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in South Carolina.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jefferson | $295/mo | 753 |
| #2 | Summerton | $355/mo | 709 |
| #3 | Wagener | $367/mo | 1,170 |
| #4 | Sellers | $416/mo | 188 |
| #5 | Pinewood | $435/mo | 559 |
| #6 | Calhoun Falls | $476/mo | 1,897 |
| #7 | McColl | $480/mo | 2,453 |
| #8 | Landrum | $485/mo | 2,564 |
| #9 | Greeleyville | $492/mo | 364 |
| #10 | Lowndesville | $520/mo | 166 |
| #11 | Livingston | $525/mo | 173 |
| #12 | Kingstree | $526/mo | 3,161 |
| #13 | Jonesville | $533/mo | 1,016 |
| #14 | Jackson | $540/mo | 1,782 |
| #15 | Clio | $542/mo | 591 |
| #16 | Barnwell | $545/mo | 4,616 |
| #17 | Bishopville | $554/mo | 2,958 |
| #18 | Abbeville | $575/mo | 4,863 |
| #19 | Westminster | $583/mo | 2,244 |
| #20 | Mayo | $591/mo | 1,963 |
| #21 | Pamplico | $591/mo | 952 |
| #22 | Ehrhardt | $593/mo | 416 |
| #23 | Joanna | $597/mo | 1,375 |
| #24 | Turbeville | $603/mo | 703 |
| #25 | Lincolnville | $610/mo | 835 |
| #26 | Dillon | $624/mo | 6,406 |
| #27 | Marion | $624/mo | 6,338 |
| #28 | Holly Hill | $637/mo | 1,415 |
| #29 | Parksville | $638/mo | 90 |
| #30 | Ridge Spring | $638/mo | 848 |
| #31 | McCormick | $640/mo | 2,681 |
| #32 | Walhalla | $640/mo | 4,121 |
| #33 | Bennettsville | $650/mo | 6,798 |
| #34 | Manning | $653/mo | 3,843 |
| #35 | Sycamore | $658/mo | 128 |
| #36 | Gifford | $664/mo | 200 |
| #37 | Loris | $664/mo | 2,570 |
| #38 | Hemingway | $665/mo | 413 |
| #39 | Furman | $670/mo | 747 |
| #40 | Ridgeway | $671/mo | 240 |
| #41 | Riverview | $677/mo | 2,215 |
| #42 | Monarch Mill | $679/mo | 1,828 |
| #43 | West Union | $679/mo | 396 |
| #44 | Eastover | $680/mo | 566 |
| #45 | Mullins | $683/mo | 3,965 |
| #46 | Alcolu | $685/mo | 426 |
| #47 | Allendale | $685/mo | 2,595 |
| #48 | Iva | $685/mo | 937 |
| #49 | Latta | $685/mo | 1,301 |
| #50 | Williston | $685/mo | 2,884 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the lowest rent in South Carolina?
Jefferson ranks #1 for lowest rent cities in South Carolina with a value of $295/mo and a population of 753.
How many cities are ranked for lowest rent cities in South Carolina?
There are 50 cities ranked for lowest rent cities in South Carolina. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does South Carolina compare to other states for lowest rent cities?
You can compare South Carolina's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national lowest rent cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.