Average Rent in Anderson, SC (2026)

Typical asking rent in Anderson is $1,284. Across the 3 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,253 to $1,381, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of September 2026.

Median rent
$1,284
Average rent
$1,306
Lowest ZIP
$1,253
Highest ZIP
$1,381

Rent by ZIP code in Anderson

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
29621Anderson County$1,381+8%
29624Anderson County$1,2840%
29625Anderson County$1,253-2%

Rent by bedroom count in Anderson

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Anderson County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$972-4.9%
1 bedroom$1,012-2.2%
2 bedroom$1,102-6.1%
3 bedroom$1,444-4.9%
4 bedroom$1,704-7.8%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Anderson?

Typical rent across Anderson County is $1,387 as of September 2026. That is up 3.5% from a year earlier and up 37.3% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Anderson CountyChange
2021$1,095+19.6%
2022$1,140+4.1%
2023$1,237+8.5%
2024$1,288+4.1%
2025$1,346+4.5%
2026 (through September)$1,387+3.1%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

Anderson rent questions

What is the average rent in Anderson, SC?
Typical asking rent in Anderson is $1,284 a month as of September 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,253 to $1,381.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Anderson?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Anderson County is $1,102 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,012 and a three bedroom is $1,444. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Anderson?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Anderson County is $1,387 as of September 2026, up 3.5% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Anderson?
ZIP 29625 has the lowest typical asking rent in Anderson at $1,253 a month, compared with $1,284 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Anderson?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Anderson rent of $1,284, that is about $3,852 a month, or $46,224 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Anderson sits in the Greenville-Anderson, SC metro area.

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Would a rental in Anderson cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Anderson median rent of $1,284 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.