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Property Managers in the Charleston Region, SC

Browse vetted property managers in the Charleston Region, SC. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Melissa B Murray
Melissa B Murray
Charleston, SC
Unverified Long-term Residential
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Sterling Place, LTD
Rachel Lindsey
Summerville, SC
Unverified
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Daniel Ravenel Sothebys
Dale Poulnot
Charleston, SC
Unverified
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RentCharleston.com
Joyner Beasley
Charleston, SC
Unverified
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RentCharleston.com
John Liberatos
Charleston, SC
Unverified
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Island Realty
Lindsey Blackburn
Isle of Palms, SC
Unverified
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Island Realty
Joy Williams
Isle of Palms, SC
Unverified
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Island Realty
Alexander Stone IV
Isle of Palms, SC
Unverified
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Goose Creek Property Management
Barbara Sullivan
Goose Creek, SC
Unverified
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Adams Properties
Beth Adams Colley
Mount Pleasant, SC
Unverified
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TGI Property Management & Consulting
Tandra Ingram
Charleston, SC
Unverified
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Rental market in the Charleston region: rising rents

In the Charleston region, Census median gross rent rose about 36.1% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The market also shows three-bedroom rents about 9% 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.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+14% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+9% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+13% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+36.1% Rent trend, 5-yr
32.0% Rent-to-income

People & households

36.1% Renter-occupied
420,264 Population
+4.8% Population, 5-yr
$88,494 Median household income

Housing stock

14.7% Vacancy rate
$489,100 Median home value
1991 Median year built
65.0% Single-family homes

Jobs

4.1% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +14% 3-bed +9% 4-bed +13%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 36.1% Owners 63.9%

Day to day, property management in the Charleston region usually means rent pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. 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. Browse the managers here and request pricing.

Nearby communities in the Charleston region: Bonneau, Charleston AFB, Charleston Yard, Dorchester, Dupont, Edisto Island, Folly Beach, Goose Creek.

These numbers cover long-term residential rentals only, not vacation rentals. Non-residential rents are not shown, yet they tend to shift with residential rents, so the local pattern remains informative.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in the Charleston region?

In the past five years, Census median gross rent rose close to 36.1%.

How do rents in the Charleston region compare to the national average?

Versus the national average: two-bedroom +14%, three-bedroom +9%, four-bedroom +13%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

How strong is rental demand in the Charleston region?

About 36.1% of homes are renter-occupied, and the population of 420,264 grew 4.8% over five years. Vacancy runs near 14.7%.

Is the Charleston region 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 9% 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).