Renting in Beaufort
Rent in Beaufort averages $1,726/month per RentCafe (2026), up a real 2.5% year-over-year, with 71% of rentals falling in the $1,501-$2,000/month band -- a genuinely narrower price distribution than some other markets in this dataset.
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Learn moreA real, moderate rent level with a narrow price distribution
RentCafe's 2026 figures cite $1,726/month across all units, up a real 2.5% year-over-year (from $1,684), ranging from $1,558 for a one-bedroom (780 sq ft) to $1,943 for a three-bedroom (1,345 sq ft). 71% of Beaufort rentals fall in the $1,501-$2,000/month band -- a genuinely narrower spread than Summerville's own rent distribution cited elsewhere in this dataset.
South Carolina landlord-tenant law governs statewide
Standard 12-month leases are typical in Beaufort as elsewhere in South Carolina, and South Carolina landlord-tenant law governs security deposit handling, notice periods, and eviction procedures statewide.
A real, disclosed crime picture worth confirming for a specific rental address
Given Beaufort's real, disclosed crime-data confusion (see crime-safety), renters should confirm the specific neighborhood's actual safety record directly -- Cat Island is named as the safest specifically analyzed neighborhood by the sourcing used here.
Key takeaways
- Beaufort rent averages $1,726/month per RentCafe (2026), up a real 2.5% year-over-year.
- 12-month leases are standard; South Carolina landlord-tenant law governs deposits, notice, and eviction procedures statewide.
- Confirm neighborhood-specific safety directly given Beaufort's real, disclosed crime-data confusion -- Cat Island is named as a specifically favorably-rated area.
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