Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Orangeburg County has a HUD fair market rent of $906 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $841 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $17.42 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $906
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 35% less than in South Carolina
- Typical rent
- $841
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 29% less than in South Carolina
- Wage needed
- $17.42
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $36,240 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 Orangeburg County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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17% of households in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Orangeburg County was $1,180 a month in September 2026: 8.4% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $659 | $12.67 | $26,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $746 | $14.35 | $29,840 |
| 2 bedrooms | $906 | $17.42 | $36,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,080 | $20.77 | $43,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,191 | $22.90 | $47,640 |
HUD area: Orangeburg 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 27 ZIP codes in Orangeburg County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 29038 to $1,170 in 29432. 19 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($906).
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)
| 29018 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
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| 29018 | Orangeburg County, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 29038 | Bamberg County, SC | $640 | $730 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,160 |
| 29038 | Orangeburg County, SC | $640 | $730 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,160 |
| 29039 | Orangeburg County, SC | $860 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 29047 | Columbia, SC | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29047 | Orangeburg County, SC | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29048 | Orangeburg County, SC | $650 | $730 | $890 | $1,060 | $1,170 |
| 29059 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 29059 | Orangeburg County, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 29107 | Orangeburg County, SC | $650 | $740 | $900 | $1,070 | $1,180 |
| 29112 | Columbia, SC | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29112 | Orangeburg County, SC | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29113 | Orangeburg County, SC | $710 | $810 | $980 | $1,170 | $1,290 |
| 29115 | Orangeburg County, SC | $640 | $730 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,160 |
| 29117 | Orangeburg County, SC | $640 | $730 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,160 |
| 29118 | Columbia, SC | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29118 | Orangeburg County, SC | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29133 | Orangeburg County, SC | $660 | $730 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,160 |
| 29142 | Orangeburg County, SC | $740 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,220 | $1,340 |
| 29146 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $740 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,400 |
| 29146 | Orangeburg County, SC | $740 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,400 |
| 29163 | Orangeburg County, SC | $640 | $730 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,160 |
| 29432 | Bamberg County, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 29432 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 29432 | Colleton County, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
| 29432 | Orangeburg County, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 |
- 29018 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC $1,170$1,460
- 29018 · Orangeburg County, SC $1,170$1,460
- 29038 · Bamberg County, SC $890$1,070
- 29038 · Orangeburg County, SC $890$1,070
- 29039 · Orangeburg County, SC $1,090$1,310
- 29047 · Columbia, SC $1,150$1,470
- 29047 · Orangeburg County, SC $1,150$1,470
- 29048 · Orangeburg County, SC $890$1,060
- 29059 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC $1,170$1,460
- 29059 · Orangeburg County, SC $1,170$1,460
- 29107 · Orangeburg County, SC $900$1,070
- 29112 · Columbia, SC $1,150$1,470
- 29112 · Orangeburg County, SC $1,150$1,470
- 29113 · Orangeburg County, SC $980$1,170
- 29115 · Orangeburg County, SC $890$1,050
- 29117 · Orangeburg County, SC $890$1,050
- 29118 · Columbia, SC $1,150$1,470
- 29118 · Orangeburg County, SC $1,150$1,470
- 29133 · Orangeburg County, SC $890$1,050
- 29142 · Orangeburg County, SC $1,020$1,220
- 29146 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $1,000$1,220
- 29146 · Orangeburg County, SC $1,000$1,220
- 29163 · Orangeburg County, SC $890$1,050
- 29432 · Bamberg County, SC $1,170$1,460
- 29432 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC $1,170$1,460
- 29432 · Colleton County, SC $1,170$1,460
- 29432 · Orangeburg County, SC $1,170$1,460
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 Orangeburg 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.
10,928 households rent in Orangeburg County
- Spend half or more of their income 32%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 22%
- Spend less than 30% 46%
Compared with the state and the country
- Orangeburg 54%
- South Carolina 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Orangeburg County
HUD lists 38 properties with homes for low-income households in Orangeburg 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)
- 9
- HUD-assisted
- 27
- public housing
- 2
1,643 homes in all; 1,627 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Roosevelt Gardens HUD-assisted 1000 Presidential Dr, Orangeburg 29115 200 low-income homes · For families · (803) 534-9701
- PINCKNEY PLACE - Scattered Sites HUD-assisted 1820 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg 29118 195 low-income homes · For older adults · (803) 535-0815
- Orangeburg ST Paul Public housing 500 Fletcher St, Orangeburg 29115 135 homes, 134 low-income · Run by SC Regional Housing Authority No 3 · Average payment: $257 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (803) 259-3588
- Glenfield Apartments HUD-assisted 2450 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg 29118 104 low-income homes · For families · (803) 536-6244
- Orangeburg Manor HUD-assisted 1120 Wolfe Trl, Orangeburg 29115 100 low-income homes · For families · (803) 534-8856
- Santee Public housing 180 Cantey Dr, Santee 29142 80 homes, 79 low-income · Run by SC Regional Housing Authority No 3 · Average payment: $286 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (803) 259-3588
- Dogwood Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Folly Rd, Orangeburg 29115 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2007
- Edgewood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 865 Stonewall Jackson Blvd, Orangeburg 29115 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2004
- Pine Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 137 Yellow Jasmine Rd, Orangeburg 29118 71 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2008
- Hampton Chase Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 Hamp Chase Cir, Orangeburg 29115 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Amelia Village HUD-assisted 498 Murray Rd, Orangeburg 29115 44 low-income homes · For older adults · (803) 534-7417
- Parkside at Boulevard Tax credit (LIHTC) 1500 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg 29115 44 low-income homes · 3 bd: 44 · In service since 2016 · For families
- North Apts. HUD-assisted 406 Palmetto Dr, North 29112 36 low-income homes · For families · (803) 793-7301
- Orangeburg Housing HUD-assisted 250 Wannamaker St, Orangeburg 29115 36 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 536-1170
- Holly Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 166 Cribb St, Holly Hill 29059 35 low-income homes · For families · (803) 793-7300
- Branchville Associates, LTD HUD-assisted 26 Carroll ST, Branchville 29432 24 low-income homes · For families · (803) 793-7300
- Holly Tree Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 Holly Manor Dr, Holly Hill 29059 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Shadowfield Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Shadowfield Ct, Elloree 29047 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1991 · For older adults
- Summer Lane Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 102 Summerlane Dr, Santee 29142 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2008
- Enderly East Apartments HUD-assisted 1660 Enderly St, Orangeburg 29118 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 779-5363
- Morgan Lane Housing, Inc. HUD-assisted 105 Lane Morgan Dr, North 29112 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (803) 247-2740
- Holly Way, Inc. HUD-assisted 100 Holly Way Ct, Holly Hill 29059 18 low-income homes · For older adults · (803) 496-7119
- Jamison Village a/k/a J&J Apartments HUD-assisted 100 Livingway Dr, Orangeburg 29115 18 low-income homes · For older adults · (803) 536-0989
- Abraham Moss Village, Inc HUD-assisted 100 Helping Hands Dr, Orangeburg 29115 16 low-income homes · For older adults · (803) 536-0991
- Broughton West, Inc. HUD-assisted 2220 W Circle Dr, Orangeburg 29118 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 539-3829
- Allen Hearth, Inc. HUD-assisted 1519 Enderly St, Orangeburg 29118 28 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (803) 779-5363
- Sweet Briar Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6076 Old Number Six Hwy, Elloree 29047 14 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1998 · For people with disabilities
- Terry Village Apartments HUD-assisted 2410-14-18-22 Bowman Ave, Orangeburg 29118 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 533-5959
- Holly Homes, Inc. HUD-assisted 140 Franklin St, Holly Hill 29059 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 536-1170
- Holly Way II, Inc. HUD-assisted 100 Seniors Way, Holly Hill 29059 12 low-income homes · For older adults · (803) 496-7119
- JTD Homes, Inc. HUD-assisted 2554 Eutaw Rd, Holly Hill 29059 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 664-4469
- Key Homes, Inc. HUD-assisted 1436 Rhoad St, Orangeburg 29118 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 536-1170
- Wemar Homes, Inc. HUD-assisted 1175 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg 29115 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 536-1170
- Elloree Smith Senior Living HUD-assisted 111 Roosevelt St, Elloree 29047 10 low-income homes · For older adults · (803) 536-1056
- Otts Branch Elderly Housing HUD-assisted 101 Caboose Ct, Branchville 29432 10 low-income homes · For older adults · (803) 274-4332
- Aldersgate at the Oaks HUD-assisted 921 Methodist Oaks Dr, Orangeburg 29115 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 534-1212
- Shamrock Homes, Inc. HUD-assisted 695 Park St, Elloree 29047 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 536-1170
- Orangewood, Inc. HUD-assisted 2040 Woodland Dr, Orangeburg 29118 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (803) 536-1170
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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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: $73,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Orangeburg County, SC. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $593 – $725
- 1 bedroom $671 – $821
- 2 bedrooms $815 – $997
- 3 bedrooms $972 – $1,188
- 4 bedrooms $1,072 – $1,310
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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Orangeburg County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Southeastern Housing & Community Development Fka Southeastern Housing Foundation
986 Doyle St, Orangeburg
- Budget and financial counseling
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 3 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Orangeburg 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.
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Cash to move in
$1,812
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $906
- Security deposit
- $906
- Total
- $1,812
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 Orangeburg County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $659; 1 bedroom: $746; 2 bedrooms: $906; 3 bedrooms: $1,080; 4 bedrooms: $1,191. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Orangeburg County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($906) without spending more than 30% of income takes $17.42 an hour full time, or $36,240 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 $815 and $997 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Orangeburg County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 29038 to $1,170 in 29432. 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 Orangeburg County?
HUD lists 38 properties with homes for low-income households in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Orangeburg County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in South Carolina, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).