salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most households rent (62%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,560 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other South Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of South Carolina. It is number 63 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dentsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dentsville
| Size | Dentsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,213 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,162 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,317 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,446 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,519 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dentsville 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 Dentsville, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dentsville
Life in Dentsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dentsville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $503 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $163,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,370 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dentsville, SC?
Renting in Dentsville costs a median of about $1,639 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Dentsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,560 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dentsville cheap or expensive?
Dentsville is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.1% of the typical household income of $49,043. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dentsville?
The median homeowner in Dentsville pays $1,357 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Dentsville 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 Dentsville?
The median home value in Dentsville is $163,700, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
15,209 people live in Dentsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.