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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Beaufort

Beaufort, SC has 19 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 1,175 units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,212 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. Inspected properties here score well, with 3 rated excellent and 2 rated good.

19
Properties
1,175
Total units
89/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,212/mo

Affordability in Beaufort, SC

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Beaufort is $1,212 and the median household income is $61,220 annually, with renters making up 39% of households. Beaufort has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 279 units, which can offer significant savings for income-qualifying renters in this market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
696 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Beaufort Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 696 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Beaufort, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on flood map data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 46 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Beaufort

The area around assisted properties in Beaufort scores a 46 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and a 39 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. Most errands will require a car. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
15 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 15 schools across 2 districts serve Beaufort, including 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$61,220 median income

Cost of Renting in Beaufort, SC

The median household income in Beaufort is $61,220 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent sits at $1,212 per month, according to the same source, which can be a significant burden for lower-income households.

Affordable housing programs in Beaufort -- including HUD-assisted and income-based properties -- set rents based on a percentage of your household income, helping to keep monthly costs manageable regardless of market conditions.

  • Median household income: $61,220/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,212/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of renter households: 39% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-based properties tracked by Lease Lantern: 5 buildings, 279 total units
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Beaufort have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None of the 5 carry a high-risk flood designation according to that mapping data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 89/100(5 of 19 scored)
90+ (3)70–89 (2)No score (14)

19 properties on the map

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Beaufort, SC

Beaufort is a small coastal city in the South Carolina Lowcountry, where 39 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With 5 HUD-assisted properties and 279 total affordable units across the city, options are limited but meaningful for renters who qualify.

The median asking rent in Beaufort is $1,212 per month and the median household income is $61,220 annually, according to Census ACS 5-Year data -- context that helps illustrate why income-based housing can matter here.

All 5 tracked properties carry inspection scores, with 3 rated excellent and 2 rated good. None of the 5 properties fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data -- a notable detail for a city situated along the water.

Getting around Beaufort without a car can be a challenge. Walk Score rates the city at 46 (Car-Dependent) and a bike score of 39, according to Walk Score data, so proximity to work and services is worth factoring into any housing decision.

Beaufort is served by 15 public schools across 2 districts -- including 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

The violent crime rate reported by the Beaufort Police Department was 696 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Eligibility & how to apply

South Carolina income limits (2026)South Carolina public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in South Carolina

Helpful guides

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