Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Abbeville County, South Carolina
Abbeville County has a HUD fair market rent of $885 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $799 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $17.02 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $885
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 36% less than in South Carolina
- Typical rent
- $799
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 32% less than in South Carolina
- Wage needed
- $17.02
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $35,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 42%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 20% less than in South Carolina
Only here
Renting in Abbeville County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Abbeville County has the 2nd smallest share of rent-burdened renters of the 46 counties in South Carolina (42%).
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15% of households in Abbeville County have no internet at home, against 8% in South Carolina.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Abbeville County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $643 | $12.37 | $25,720 |
| 1 bedroom | $741 | $14.25 | $29,640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $885 | $17.02 | $35,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,195 | $22.98 | $47,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,200 | $23.08 | $48,000 |
HUD area: Abbeville County, SC. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 12 ZIP codes in Abbeville County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 29628 to $1,060 in 29655. 12 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($885).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 29620 | Abbeville County, SC | $920 | $940 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,670 |
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| 29620 | Anderson, SC | $920 | $940 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,670 |
| 29620 | Greenwood County, SC | $920 | $940 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,670 |
| 29620 | McCormick County, SC | $920 | $940 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,670 |
| 29628 | Abbeville County, SC | $650 | $740 | $890 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| 29628 | McCormick County, SC | $650 | $740 | $890 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| 29638 | Abbeville County, SC | $650 | $750 | $900 | $1,200 | $1,240 |
| 29638 | Greenwood County, SC | $650 | $750 | $900 | $1,200 | $1,240 |
| 29639 | Abbeville County, SC | $710 | $820 | $980 | $1,320 | $1,330 |
| 29655 | Abbeville County, SC | $920 | $940 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,670 |
| 29655 | Anderson, SC | $920 | $940 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,670 |
| 29659 | Abbeville County, SC | $720 | $740 | $890 | $1,200 | $1,290 |
- 29620 · Abbeville County, SC $1,060$1,370
- 29620 · Anderson, SC $1,060$1,370
- 29620 · Greenwood County, SC $1,060$1,370
- 29620 · McCormick County, SC $1,060$1,370
- 29628 · Abbeville County, SC $890$1,200
- 29628 · McCormick County, SC $890$1,200
- 29638 · Abbeville County, SC $900$1,200
- 29638 · Greenwood County, SC $900$1,200
- 29639 · Abbeville County, SC $980$1,320
- 29655 · Abbeville County, SC $1,060$1,370
- 29655 · Anderson, SC $1,060$1,370
- 29659 · Abbeville County, SC $890$1,200
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Abbeville County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in South Carolina, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
42%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
2,134 households rent in Abbeville County
- Spend half or more of their income 16%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 58%
Compared with the state and the country
- Abbeville 42%
- South Carolina 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Abbeville County
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Abbeville County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 7
- HUD-assisted
- 5
- public housing
- 1
654 homes in all; 614 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Carver Apartments Public housing 600 Haigler St, Abbeville 29620 129 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Abbeville · Average payment: $312 a month · Average wait: 12 months · (864) 366-4549
- Hickory Heights & Oakland Apts HUD-assisted 1108 Cambridge St, Abbeville 29620 112 low-income homes · For families · (865) 567-1096
- Abbeville Arms Apartments HUD-assisted 104 Oakland Ave, Abbeville 29620 72 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 459-8004
- Coleman Street Apartments M13-Sg450954 Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 Coleman St, Abbeville 29620 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Pecan Grove Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 71 Carwellyn Rd, Abbeville 29620 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Shamrock Apartments HUD-assisted 308 E Hampton Ave, Honea Path 29654 40 low-income homes · For families · (864) 369-6338
- Woodview Apts. HUD-assisted 1 Woodview Ln, Abbeville 29620 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 459-4409
- Waterford Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Waterford Ln, Calhoun Falls 29628 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · In service since 1994
- Wildwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 360 E Hampton Ave, Honea Path 29654 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2010
- Cedar Ridge Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Holloway Dr, Ware Shoals 29692 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Hunters Blind Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Eastgate Dr, Calhoun Falls 29628 23 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Ferguson Williams Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Ellis Ave, Abbeville 29620 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- A.c.t.s. Community Apartments HUD-assisted 410 Branch St, Abbeville 29620 40 homes · For older adults
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Abbeville County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Abbeville County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $26,150 | $41,800 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,850 | $47,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,600 | $53,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,300 | $64,500 |
| 6 people | $43,300 | $43,300 | $69,300 |
| 7 people | $46,300 | $46,300 | $74,050 |
| 8 people | $49,250 | $49,250 | $78,850 |
Area median income: $73,200. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Abbeville County, SC. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $579 – $707
- 1 bedroom $667 – $815
- 2 bedrooms $797 – $974
- 3 bedrooms $1,076 – $1,315
- 4 bedrooms $1,080 – $1,320
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of Abbeville Public housing · 129 public housing units (864) 366-4549 Housing Authority of Abbeville: lhaqqaha@yahoo.com
Housing agencies in South Carolina Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in South Carolina
What South Carolina law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- S.C. Code §27-40-410(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 days
- S.C. Code §27-40-710(B)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- S.C. Code §27-40-770(b)
- Only a court order can remove youS.C. Code §27-40-660
- Protection from retaliationS.C. Code §27-40-910(a)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Abbeville County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Greenville County Human Relations Commission
301 University Rdg, Greenville · 42 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Telamon Corporation - Greenville Branch
300A S Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg · 57 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Regenesis Community Development Corporation F/K/A Upstate Housing Partnership
430 E Main St, Spartanburg · 58 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Abbeville County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in South Carolina, the average home bill was $150 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$1,770
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $885
- Security deposit
- $885
- Total
- $1,770
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Abbeville County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $643; 1 bedroom: $741; 2 bedrooms: $885; 3 bedrooms: $1,195; 4 bedrooms: $1,200. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Abbeville County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($885) without spending more than 30% of income takes $17.02 an hour full time, or $35,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Abbeville County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $37,300 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Abbeville County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $797 and $974 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Abbeville County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 29628 to $1,060 in 29655. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Abbeville County?
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Abbeville County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Abbeville County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Abbeville County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in South Carolina, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).