Rent in Central, SC
A 2-bedroom in Central, SC (ZIP 29630) typically rents for about $1,070 a month, with a range of $1,070–$1,507. Owner-occupied homes in Pickens County pay about 0.37% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,329 | $1,329 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $861 | $861–$1,384 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,070 | $1,070–$1,507 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,203 | $1,203–$1,801 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $586 | $586–$2,124 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Central ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Central, SC?
- About $1,070 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,070–$1,507. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Central, SC?
- About $861 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $861–$1,384. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Central, SC?
- About $1,203 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,203–$1,801. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Central, SC?
- About $1,329 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,329. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Central, SC?
- About $586 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $586–$2,124. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Central, SC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Pickens County pay a typical 0.37% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Central rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).