Union County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 27,158.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$786/mo
↑ 22.8% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$791/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,038/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,270/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,374/mo
↑ 11.1% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $786 | +$146 (+22.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $791 | +$80 (+11.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,038 | +$105 (+11.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,156 | $1,270 | +$114 (+9.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,374 | +$137 (+11.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,640
$2,637/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,520
$3,460/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Oconee County
1 BR: $717/mo
Florence County
1 BR: $953/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $1,407/mo
Chester County
1 BR: $816/mo
Marlboro County
1 BR: $687/mo
Berkeley 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.