Marlboro County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 26,585.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$685/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$687/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
-28% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$902/mo
↓ 3.3% YoY
-23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,082/mo
↓ 3.7% YoY
-29% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,482/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $685 | +$45 (+7.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $687 | $-24 (-3.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $902 | $-31 (-3.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,082 | $-42 (-3.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,428 | $1,482 | +$54 (+3.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,480
$2,290/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,080
$3,007/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Jasper County
1 BR: $1,407/mo
Greenville County
1 BR: $1,221/mo
Anderson County
1 BR: $1,035/mo
Charleston County
1 BR: $1,630/mo
Beaufort County
1 BR: $1,657/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $823/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.