Barnwell County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 20,653.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$699/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$709/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$930/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,115/mo
↓ 4.6% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,231/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $705 | $699 | $-6 (-0.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $709 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $930 | $-3 (-0.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,169 | $1,115 | $-54 (-4.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,231 | $-6 (-0.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,360
$2,363/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,200
$3,100/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Horry County
1 BR: $1,229/mo
Berkeley County
1 BR: $1,630/mo
York County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Richland County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
McCormick County
1 BR: $729/mo
Darlington County
1 BR: $856/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.