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Housing in Lancaster County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lancaster County averages $959/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 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lancaster County FMR Area are $976 for a studio, $1,022 for 1‑bedroom, $1,120 for 2‑bedroom, $1,531 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,879 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $161 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lancaster County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lancaster County was 4.3% in 2024, compared to South Carolina at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
