Lancaster County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 97,611.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$881/mo
↓ 8.5% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$922/mo
↓ 6.6% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,011/mo
↓ 8.8% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,382/mo
↓ 8.7% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,696/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $963 | $881 | $-82 (-8.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $987 | $922 | $-65 (-6.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,108 | $1,011 | $-97 (-8.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,514 | $1,382 | $-132 (-8.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,666 | $1,696 | +$30 (+1.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,880
$3,073/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,440
$3,370/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Pickens County
1 BR: $1,221/mo
Oconee County
1 BR: $717/mo
Spartanburg County
1 BR: $1,083/mo
Bamberg County
1 BR: $687/mo
York County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Dorchester County
1 BR: $1,630/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.