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Rental market in Isle of Palms: rising rents
In Isle of Palms, Census median gross rent rose about 36.1% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The same data shows three-bedroom rents about 30% above the U.S. average, vacancy near 14.7%, and a population of 420,264, up 4.8% over five years. The typical home is valued near $489,100, and the median household earns about $88,494 a year, with renters spending a median 32.0% of income on rent.
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In Isle of Palms, a professional property manager can take on pricing, marketing, screening, collections, and upkeep so you do not have to. About 65.0% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 14.7%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 4.1% as of July 2026. See the managers above and ask for a free quote.
All rent figures cover long-term residential leases, not short-term or vacation stays. Commercial rents are not listed, but they generally follow local residential movement, so the signal above still applies to you.
Frequently asked questions
How do rents in Isle of Palms compare to the national average?
Versus the national average: two-bedroom +36%, three-bedroom +30%, four-bedroom +33%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.
Are rents rising in Isle of Palms?
The five-year trend shows Census median gross rent rose about 36.1%.
How strong is rental demand in Isle of Palms?
Roughly 36.1% of the housing is renter-occupied, and the population of 420,264 grew 4.8% over five years. Vacancy runs near 14.7%.
Is Isle of Palms a good market for rental property?
This is a softer market, where competitive pricing and low vacancy make the difference. Renters make up 36.1% of households and vacancy sits near 14.7%. Three-bedroom rents run about 30% above the national average, and rents rose about 36.1% over five years.
Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (July 2026).
