Housing in Anderson County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Anderson County averages $989/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Anderson County FMR Area are $1,107 for a studio, $1,122 for 1‑bedroom, $1,271 for 2‑bedroom, $1,646 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,004 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $282 increase for a 2-bedroom in Anderson County shows a 29% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Anderson County was 3.8% in 2024, compared to South Carolina at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Williamston

City
County
State
Miles
Anderson
SC
0.0
Anderson
SC
7.0
Anderson
SC
8.7
Anderson
SC
9.4
Anderson
SC
9.6
Anderson
SC
9.9
Anderson
SC
10.3
Anderson
SC
12.4
Anderson
SC
13.0
Anderson
SC
14.3
Anderson
SC
15.1
Pickens
SC
15.5
Pickens
SC
17.5
Pickens
SC
18.0
Pickens
SC
18.4
Pickens
SC
18.4
Oconee
SC
20.5
Oconee
SC
21.0
Oconee
SC
22.8
Pickens
SC
23.7
Pickens
SC
26.4
Oconee
SC
28.0
Oconee
SC
30.4
Oconee
SC
30.8
Oconee
SC
32.0
Pickens
SC
32.3
Oconee
SC
33.2
Oconee
SC
34.5
Oconee
SC
35.6
Oconee
SC
40.3

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