FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dorchester County
Studio
$1,557
1BR
$1,630
2BR
$1,787
3BR
$2,222
4BR
$2,562
Dorchester County, South Carolina
FIPS 45035 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,557 | $18,684 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,630 | $19,560 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,787 | $21,444 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,222 | $26,664 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,562 | $30,744 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,787/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$71,480/yr ($5,957/mo). Area Median Income is $117,500.
At SC's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 190 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,557 | $1,630 | $1,787 | $2,222 | $2,562 |
| FY2025 | $1,583 | $1,644 | $1,820 | $2,255 | $2,653 |
| FY2024 | $1,386 | $1,424 | $1,599 | $1,979 | $2,402 |
| FY2023 | $1,328 | $1,357 | $1,533 | $1,906 | $2,397 |
| FY2022 | $1,183 | $1,204 | $1,372 | $1,721 | $2,206 |
| FY2021 | $1,000 | $1,059 | $1,207 | $1,544 | $2,010 |
| FY2020 | $907 | $1,035 | $1,179 | $1,535 | $2,012 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $117,500
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $24,700 | $28,200 | $31,750 | $35,250 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $41,150 | $47,000 | $52,900 | $58,750 | $63,450 | $68,150 |
| 80% AMI | $65,800 | $75,200 | $84,600 | $94,000 | $101,550 | $109,050 |