Georgetown, SC

City

Rent in Georgetown

Median Gross Rent

$780

Rent-to-Income Ratio

34.9%

Renter Share

28.4%

Median Renter Income

$21,029

Avg Household Size

1.8

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

1 Bedroom: $419
2 Bedrooms: $890
3 Bedrooms: $588

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 69.5%
$1,000-$1,500: 19.4%
$1,500-$2,000: 4.2%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 3.7%
No Cash Rent: 3.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 4.8%
20-30% (moderate): 25.9%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 28.6%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 34.1%
Not Computed: 6.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $62,038
Renter Households: $21,029

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 80.4%
$1,000-$1,500: 13.3%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 3.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 3.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Georgetown

Country Club Estates / Steele Town

Denny Corner / Pawleys Woods

Conch Creek / Saint Pauls

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources