Horry County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 356,578.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,145/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
+28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,229/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
+28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,465/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
+25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,805/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
+18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,111/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
+20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,133 | $1,145 | +$12 (+1.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,199 | $1,229 | +$30 (+2.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,406 | $1,465 | +$59 (+4.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,771 | $1,805 | +$34 (+1.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,065 | $2,111 | +$46 (+2.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$49,160
$4,097/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,600
$4,883/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Newberry County
1 BR: $787/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $687/mo
Anderson County
1 BR: $1,035/mo
Barnwell County
1 BR: $709/mo
Charleston County
1 BR: $1,630/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $1,164/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.