Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Clarendon County, South Carolina
Clarendon 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 $763 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
- $763
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 35% 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
- 54%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in South Carolina
Only here
Renting in Clarendon County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Clarendon County has the lowest typical rent in its area: $763, less than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Williamsburg County ($765).
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 Clarendon 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 | $677 | $13.02 | $27,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $885 | $17.02 | $35,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,105 | $21.25 | $44,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,314 | $25.27 | $52,560 |
HUD area: Clarendon 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 11 ZIP codes in Clarendon County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 29001 to $990 in 29111. 11 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)
| 29001 | Clarendon County, SC | $640 | $690 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,320 |
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| 29001 | Sumter, SC | $640 | $690 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,320 |
| 29051 | Clarendon County, SC | $680 | $730 | $950 | $1,160 | $1,400 |
| 29051 | Sumter, SC | $680 | $730 | $950 | $1,160 | $1,400 |
| 29102 | Clarendon County, SC | $650 | $690 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,340 |
| 29102 | Sumter, SC | $650 | $690 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,340 |
| 29111 | Clarendon County, SC | $720 | $760 | $990 | $1,240 | $1,470 |
| 29111 | Williamsburg County, SC | $720 | $760 | $990 | $1,240 | $1,470 |
| 29148 | Clarendon County, SC | $640 | $680 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,310 |
| 29162 | Clarendon County, SC | $640 | $690 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,310 |
| 29162 | Sumter, SC | $640 | $690 | $890 | $1,100 | $1,310 |
- 29001 · Clarendon County, SC $890$1,130
- 29001 · Sumter, SC $890$1,130
- 29051 · Clarendon County, SC $950$1,160
- 29051 · Sumter, SC $950$1,160
- 29102 · Clarendon County, SC $900$1,120
- 29102 · Sumter, SC $900$1,120
- 29111 · Clarendon County, SC $990$1,240
- 29111 · Williamsburg County, SC $990$1,240
- 29148 · Clarendon County, SC $890$1,100
- 29162 · Clarendon County, SC $890$1,100
- 29162 · Sumter, SC $890$1,100
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 Clarendon County, 54% 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.
54%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,343 households rent in Clarendon County
- Spend half or more of their income 21%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 33%
- Spend less than 30% 46%
Compared with the state and the country
- Clarendon 54%
- South Carolina 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Clarendon County
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Clarendon County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 11
- HUD-assisted
- 9
638 homes in all; 637 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Manning Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 214 Alfred Henry Dr, Manning 29102 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (803) 435-2717
- Forest Villa Apts. HUD-assisted 50 Fleming Cir, Manning 29102 48 low-income homes · For families · (803) 435-4633
- Kensington Pointe M13-Sg450955 Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Kensington Cir, Manning 29102 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Meadowfield Apartments HUD-assisted 400 Parson St, Summerton 29148 48 low-income homes · For families · (803) 485-8259
- Westwood Apartments HUD-assisted 1028 Westwood Dr, Manning 29102 48 low-income homes · For families · (803) 435-8592
- Manning Lane Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 E South St, Manning 29102 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Clarendon Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 12 Annie Tindal Rd, Summerton 29148 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 1995
- Lakebrook Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3020 Raccoon Rd, Manning 29102 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities, families
- Mannington Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 625 S Mill St, Manning 29102 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Plantation Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Plantation Vlg, Turbeville 29162 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- Ashton Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 1013 Ashton Trace Dr, Manning 29102 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Harvin Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 53 S Church St, Summerton 29148 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · In service since 2010
- Wisteria Way HUD-assisted 204 E Hospital St, Manning 29102 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (803) 435-4809
- Farmwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1104 Farmwood Cir, Turbeville 29162 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1995
- Walnut Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 220 Bradham Ave, Manning 29102 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2008
- Vanguard Residential Services HUD-assisted 200 E Hospital St, Manning 29102 16 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (803) 435-2330
- Independence Place HUD-assisted 34 Edgewood Dr, Manning 29102 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 435-2330
- IPOCK Place Apartments HUD-assisted 523 W Huggins St, Manning 29102 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Trinity Homes, Inc. HUD-assisted 105 Nelson Cir, Manning 29102 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 435-4485
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
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 Clarendon County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Clarendon County; the state's agencies can help you. 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: $73,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Clarendon County, SC. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $579 – $707
- 1 bedroom $609 – $745
- 2 bedrooms $797 – $974
- 3 bedrooms $995 – $1,216
- 4 bedrooms $1,183 – $1,445
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
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Clarendon County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
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 Clarendon County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Southeastern Housing & Community Development Fka Southeastern Housing Foundation
986 Doyle St, Orangeburg · 39 miles away
- Budget and financial counseling
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 3 more
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City of Florence
324 W Evans St, Florence · 45 miles away
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 2 more
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Origin SC
8084 Rivers Ave, North Charleston · 50 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Clarendon 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 Clarendon County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $643; 1 bedroom: $677; 2 bedrooms: $885; 3 bedrooms: $1,105; 4 bedrooms: $1,314. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Clarendon 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 Clarendon 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 Clarendon 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 Clarendon County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 29001 to $990 in 29111. 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 Clarendon County?
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Clarendon County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. 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 Clarendon County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Clarendon County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in South Carolina, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).