What Could You Earn?
Estimated gross income for a typical 3-bedroom house in South Carolina, based on median values. These are starting points. In the dashboard you can adjust everything to match your own property and circumstances.
Key Takeaways
- Horry County (Myrtle Beach) is one of the highest-volume STR markets in the Southeast, with strong summer tourism demand.
- Charleston has introduced some STR licensing requirements but remains accessible to investors.
- South Carolina has no local income tax restrictions on rental income, keeping effective tax rates competitive.
How Short-Term and Long-Term Compare by Area
Estimated monthly income for a 3-bedroom house in each area, before expenses. Click any area to see the full breakdown in the dashboard.
| City / area | Price | Long-term /month | Short-term /month | Short-term rules | |
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Charleston County
South Carolina
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$411K | $2,047 | $4,492 | Low | View details → |
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Berkeley County
South Carolina
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$258K | $1,905 | $3,482 | Low | View details → |
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Beaufort County
South Carolina
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$387K | $1,861 | $3,059 | Low | View details → |
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Greenville County
South Carolina
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$225K | $1,583 | $2,321 | Low | View details → |
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Horry County
South Carolina
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$216K | $1,563 | $3,236 | Low | View details → |
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Lexington County
South Carolina
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$176K | $1,443 | $2,529 | Low | View details → |
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Richland County
South Carolina
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$182K | $1,356 | $2,395 | Low | View details → |
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York County
South Carolina
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$261K | $1,321 | $2,249 | Low | View details → |
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Colleton County
South Carolina
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$144K | $1,268 | $2,235 | Low | View details → |
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Spartanburg County
South Carolina
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$181K | $1,243 | $2,174 | Low | View details → |
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Aiken County
South Carolina
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$144K | $1,128 | $2,151 | Low | View details → |
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Orangeburg County
South Carolina
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$115K | $771 | $1,553 | Low | View details → |
All figures are estimates based on median values for a 3-bedroom house in each area. Individual properties will vary. Use the dashboard to adjust assumptions to your own situation.
Compare Any Location
The dashboard covers 469 counties across South Carolina. Search for any area and adjust property price, rent, nightly rate, occupancy, mortgage rate, and expenses to match your investment.
Open DashboardData last updated: March 2026