salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (55%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,240 a year. That is $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other South Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of South Carolina. It is number 5 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bennettsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bennettsville
| Size | Bennettsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $491 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $550 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $847 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $722 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,262 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bennettsville overall?
Everyday prices in South Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bennettsville, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bennettsville
Life in Bennettsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bennettsville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $142 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $92,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,210 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bennettsville, SC?
Renting in Bennettsville costs a median of about $781 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Bennettsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,240 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bennettsville cheap or expensive?
Bennettsville is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $40,029. It ranks 5th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bennettsville?
The median homeowner in Bennettsville pays $614 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Bennettsville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in South Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bennettsville?
The median home value in Bennettsville is $92,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
7,751 people live in Bennettsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.