Apartments for rent in South Carolina are less expensive than the national average. The price of a studio averages $518 per month, which is $507 below the national average. The price of a one-bedroom averages $619 per month, which is $242 below the national average. Larger South Carolina apartment rentals follow the same trends. The price of a two-bedroom averages $700 per month, which is $356 below the national average. The price of a three-bedroom averages $835 per month, which is $510 below the national average.

If you're searching for an South Carolina apartment rental you should know that the trends vary depending on which city or county you're looking at. The most expensive South Carolina apartments for rent are in Hilton Head Island, Charleston, and Bluffton. The lowest rent apartments in South Carolina are in Central, Spartanburg, and Florence.

Economy:
During the 2008 recession, South Carolina job losses were among the highest in the country. South Carolina's manufacturing and agricultural industries have long been intertwined, with the state specializing both in cotton and textiles, and lumber and paper. The state's strong agricultural sector also produces rice, tobacco, soybeans, hogs, livestock, pecans and peaches, among others. Its manufacturing sector produces cars, machinery and chemicals. Tourism is also amongst South Carolina's biggest industries.

Noteworthy:
South Carolina is home to many major antebellum historical sites including historic Charleston and Fort Sumter.