{"id":86497,"date":"2025-04-24T14:09:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T21:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=86497"},"modified":"2025-04-24T14:09:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T21:09:22","slug":"affordable-places-to-live-in-south-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-places-to-live-in-south-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Most Affordable Places to Live in South Carolina in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/3478\/SC\/Charleston\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charleston\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> colorful and well-preserved architecture, and beautiful coastline filled with iconic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/beach-towns-south-carolina\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Carolina beach towns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to lush landscapes, Southern cuisine, and a perfect blend of city life and miles of coastline, South Carolina is an amazing state. If you\u2019ve been considering moving to South Carolina or are hoping to relocate to a new city, you also probably have a budget you\u2019d like to stay under as you look for a place to live. For example, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/state\/South-Carolina\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">median home sale price in South Carolina<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $380,500 as of April.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that number is out of your budget, don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ve got options to help you find a home. Redfin has collected 7 of the most affordable places to live in South Carolina. And the best part is that they all have a median home sale price under $380,500. So let\u2019s find out which cities made the list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1177940551.jpg\" alt=\"florence-sc\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Sumter<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$200,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$128<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$940<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Columbia (45 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,064<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17991\/SC\/Sumter\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumter, SC homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/South-Carolina\/Sumter\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumter, SC apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to about 42,700 residents, Sumter takes first place. It\u2019s about 180K less expensive than the median home sale price in South Carolina, so you\u2019ll save substantially. In Sumter you can find places like Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Patriot Park, and Sumter Speedway &#8211; all great areas to spend the day outside. Or if you\u2019re looking for something to do indoors, you can check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sumtermuseum.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumter Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, featuring historic exhibits in a stunning Edwardian house dating back to 1916.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Florence<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$219,950<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$136<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,035<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$56,031<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Myrtle Beach (70 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/6637\/SC\/Florence\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florence, SC homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/South-Carolina\/Florence\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florence, SC apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claiming the second spot on our list of most affordable places to live in South Carolina is Florence. With a median home sale price of $219,950, it\u2019s nearly $160K less than the state\u2019s average. About 40,600 people live in Florence, which is located in the northeastern part of South Carolina. There is plenty to explore in Florence, such as the charming downtown area home to landmarks like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flocomuseum.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florence County Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Florence Little Theatre. You can also enjoy the scenic views at Jeffries Creek Park, a 55-acre park with plenty of trails and picnic areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_359879393.jpg\" alt=\"columbia-sc\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_359879393.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_359879393-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_359879393-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_359879393-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_359879393-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_359879393-944x630.jpg 944w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_359879393-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Columbia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$273,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$154 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,125 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$47,416 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4149\/SC\/Columbia\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Columbia, SC homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/South-Carolina\/Columbia\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Columbia, SC apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $273,000, Columbia is the third city on our list of most affordable places to live in South Carolina. Columbia is home to roughly 136,600 residents. Living in Columbia, you can visit the historic South Carolina State House, explore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverbanks.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riverbanks Zoo &amp; Garden<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, boat, fish, or relax at Lake Murray, and see the art at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiamuseum.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Columbia Museum of Art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt; Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/columbia-sc-neighborhoods\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>Popular Columbia, SC, Neighborhoods to Live in<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Rock Hill<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $302,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$184<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,262 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $51,874 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Charlotte, NC (25 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15797\/SC\/Rock-Hill\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock Hill, SC homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/South-Carolina\/Rock-Hill\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock Hill, SC apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Carolina\u2019s fourth most affordable city to live in is Rock Hill. When living in this city of 74,400 people, you can visit some of the green spaces like Glencairn Garden, Winthrop Lake, and Cherry Park, check out Rock Hill Downtown Historic District, and discover the exhibits at the Museum of York County.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2271328183.jpg\" alt=\"house with azaleas in summerville sc_ shutterstock\" width=\"1200\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2271328183.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2271328183-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2271328183-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2271328183-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2271328183-215x150.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2271328183-904x630.jpg 904w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_2271328183-431x300.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: North Charleston<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $320,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$214<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,682 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $47,201 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charleston (10 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13096\/SC\/North-Charleston\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Charleston, SC homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/South-Carolina\/North-Charleston\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Charleston, SC apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next is the city of North Charleston, which has about 114,900 residents. The median home sale price is $320,000 which is about $60K less than the median home sale price in South Carolina. If you find yourself moving here, make sure to explore the woodlands and wetlands at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, check out the Firefly Distillery, or grab a meal at one of the local restaurants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Greer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$340,819<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$166<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,346<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$73,534<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Greenville (12 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/7924\/SC\/Greer\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greer, SC homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/South-Carolina\/Greer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greer, SC apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The charming city of Greer is a great affordable place to call home. About 44,300 residents live in this area, just outside of Greenville. There\u2019s plenty to do in Greer, such as checking out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitgreenvillesc.com\/listing\/bmw-zentrum\/6210\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW Zentrum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Lake Cunningham Recreation Area, or Pelham Mill Park. Greer\u2019s downtown is also a great place to explore, as the area is home to museums, parks, and local restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Summerville<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$348,505<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $201<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,577 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $51,874 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charleston (26 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17959\/SC\/Summerville\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summerville, SC homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/South-Carolina\/Summerville\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summerville, SC apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rounding out our list of affordable places in South Carolina is Summerville, a popular city outside of Charleston. With roughly 50,900 residents in Summerville, make sure to hike along the Sawmill Branch Trail, explore downtown Summerville, and tour the Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All cities must have over 40,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in South Carolina. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during April 2025. Average rental data from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April 2025. Population and median household income data sourced from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the most affordable places to live in South Carolina. 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