Special Interest
Housing in Marlboro County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Marlboro County averages $689/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 37% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Marlboro County FMR Area are $685 for a studio, $687 for 1‑bedroom, $902 for 2‑bedroom, $1,082 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,482 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $213 increase for a 2-bedroom in Marlboro County shows a 31% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Marlboro County was 7.2% in 2024, compared to South Carolina at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
