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.
Typical property price
$199K
Long-term rental income
$1,400/mo
before expenses
Short-term rental income
$2,358/mo
before expenses
Short-term earns roughly
$958/mo more
before expenses and regulations
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.
Interested in a specific area?
See the full short-term vs long-term comparison with adjustable assumptions.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Charleston County | $411K | $2,047 | $4,492 | Low | View details → |
Berkeley County | $258K | $1,905 | $3,482 | Low | View details → |
Beaufort County | $387K | $1,861 | $3,059 | Low | View details → |
Greenville County | $225K | $1,583 | $2,321 | Low | View details → |
Horry County | $216K | $1,563 | $3,236 | Low | View details → |
Lexington County | $176K | $1,443 | $2,529 | Low | View details → |
Richland County | $182K | $1,356 | $2,395 | Low | View details → |
York County | $261K | $1,321 | $2,249 | Low | View details → |
Colleton County | $144K | $1,268 | $2,235 | Low | View details → |
Spartanburg County | $181K | $1,243 | $2,174 | Low | View details → |
Aiken County | $144K | $1,128 | $2,151 | Low | View details → |
Orangeburg County | $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.
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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.
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