Special Interest
Housing in Abbeville County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Abbeville County averages $799/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the South Carolina median of $1,180 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Abbeville County FMR Area are $702 for a studio, $751 for 1‑bedroom, $934 for 2‑bedroom, $1,264 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,268 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $135 increase for a 2-bedroom in Abbeville County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Abbeville County was 4.5% in 2024, compared to South Carolina at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
