Laurens County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 67,456.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$863/mo
↑ 22.1% YoY
-3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$869/mo
↑ 22.2% YoY
-9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,133/mo
↑ 21.4% YoY
-4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,358/mo
↑ 19.6% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,625/mo
↑ 23.5% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $863 | +$156 (+22.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $869 | +$158 (+22.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,133 | +$200 (+21.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,135 | $1,358 | +$223 (+19.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,316 | $1,625 | +$309 (+23.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,760
$2,897/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,320
$3,777/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Kershaw County
1 BR: $849/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Sumter County
1 BR: $972/mo
Chester County
1 BR: $816/mo
Aiken County
1 BR: $1,114/mo
Beaufort County
1 BR: $1,657/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.