Rental numbers for South Carolina
3 of 128 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 6.3%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 6.3%
- 128 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $306,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $1,669/mo
- median across 128 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Fairfield County | $201,000 | $1,592 | 9.5% | 5.8% | -$120 | n/a |
| Orangeburg County | $166,000 | $1,297 | 9.4% | 5.3% | -$162 | +4.7% |
| Florence County | $205,000 | $1,514 | 8.9% | 5.3% | -$201 | +1.0% |
| Sumter County | $206,000 | $1,514 | 8.8% | 5.1% | -$227 | +4.9% |
| Darlington County | $172,000 | $1,247 | 8.7% | 5.0% | -$214 | n/a |
| Kershaw County | $263,000 | $1,812 | 8.3% | 5.0% | -$333 | +1.7% |
| Greenwood County | $175,000 | $1,147 | 7.9% | 4.1% | -$339 | +7.6% |
| Aiken County | $246,000 | $1,528 | 7.4% | 4.2% | -$457 | +1.9% |
| Richland County | $244,000 | $1,507 | 7.4% | 3.9% | -$514 | +2.0% |
| Lexington County | $274,000 | $1,686 | 7.4% | 4.2% | -$520 | +2.2% |
| Cherokee County | $186,000 | $1,098 | 7.1% | 3.6% | -$441 | +2.1% |
| Edgefield County | $283,000 | not published | 6.9% | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Spartanburg County | $276,000 | $1,510 | 6.6% | 3.4% | -$701 | +1.6% |
| Berkeley County | $372,000 | $2,011 | 6.5% | 3.6% | -$875 | +4.1% |
| Horry County | $320,000 | $1,697 | 6.4% | 3.6% | -$769 | +1.7% |
| Newberry County | $228,000 | $1,183 | 6.2% | 2.9% | -$688 | n/a |
| Dorchester County | $349,000 | $1,755 | 6.0% | 3.1% | -$975 | +4.8% |
| Laurens County | $215,000 | $1,070 | 6.0% | 2.8% | -$654 | +3.3% |
| Oconee County | $291,000 | $1,438 | 5.9% | 3.1% | -$822 | +2.8% |
| Pickens County | $307,000 | $1,499 | 5.9% | 3.1% | -$871 | +3.0% |
| Greenville County | $338,000 | $1,607 | 5.7% | 2.9% | -$1,019 | +2.2% |
| Anderson County | $292,000 | $1,355 | 5.6% | 2.7% | -$919 | +3.6% |
| Lancaster County | $382,000 | $1,746 | 5.5% | 2.7% | -$1,186 | +3.3% |
| Georgetown County | $391,000 | $1,760 | 5.4% | 2.8% | -$1,201 | +3.2% |
| Jasper County | $394,000 | $1,740 | 5.3% | 2.5% | -$1,294 | n/a |
| York County | $388,000 | $1,616 | 5.0% | 2.4% | -$1,330 | +1.4% |
| Beaufort County | $554,000 | $2,009 | 4.3% | 1.9% | -$2,084 | +0.9% |
| Charleston County | $613,000 | $2,166 | 4.2% | 2.0% | -$2,295 | +4.1% |
| Abbeville County | $213,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Allendale County | $76,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bamberg County | $136,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Barnwell County | $173,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Calhoun County | $220,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chester County | $213,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chesterfield County | $183,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clarendon County | $193,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Colleton County | $249,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dillon County | $135,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hampton County | $163,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lee County | $136,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marion County | $141,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marlboro County | $124,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| McCormick County | $316,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Saluda County | $218,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Union County | $134,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Williamsburg County | $127,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in South Carolina
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29203Columbia | $133,000 | $1,369 | 12.3% | +$129 |
| 29333Spartanburg | $141,000 | $1,304 | 11.1% | +$23 |
| 29153Sumter | $204,000 | $1,833 | 10.8% | +$74 |
| 29061Hopkins | $196,000 | $1,610 | 9.9% | -$100 |
| 29532Darlington | $155,000 | $1,275 | 9.9% | -$79 |
| 29624Anderson | $147,000 | $1,190 | 9.7% | -$122 |
| 29172Pine Ridge | $210,000 | $1,613 | 9.2% | -$141 |
| 29204Columbia | $191,000 | $1,462 | 9.2% | -$179 |
| 29115Orangeburg | $129,000 | $984 | 9.2% | -$191 |
| 29801Aiken | $221,000 | $1,669 | 9.1% | -$174 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- +1.0%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 0.48%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $245,086 |
| Aug 2022 | $291,774 |
| Aug 2023 | $297,112 |
| Aug 2024 | $305,958 |
| Aug 2025 | $303,412 |
| Aug 2026 | $306,323 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 0.48%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $2,104/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $1,753 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 21.9
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $309,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
Questions
- Is South Carolina good for rental property?
- 3 of 128 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 6.3%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in South Carolina?
- About 0.48% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in South Carolina?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in South Carolina was $1,753. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $2,104 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.