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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Orangeburg

Orangeburg, SC has 21 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 1,147 units across the city. With a median renter household income of $38,635 and a median market rent of $848 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing plays an important role here -- 55 percent of residents rent their homes. Of the 16 properties with inspection scores on record, 15 rated good or excellent.

21
Properties
1,147
Total units
89/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$848/mo

Affordability in Orangeburg, SC

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Orangeburg is $848 per month and the median household income is $38,635 per year. With 55% of residents renting, affordable housing options are an important part of the local market.

Lease Lantern tracks 16 HUD-assisted or income-based properties totaling 824 units in Orangeburg, giving renters a range of subsidized options to consider.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
1,254 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Orangeburg Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Orangeburg had a violent crime rate of 1,254 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

For property-level safety context, none of the 16 HUD-assisted properties in Orangeburg carry a high flood-risk designation, according to flood zone mapping data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 61 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Orangeburg

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Orangeburg rates 61 out of 100 ("Somewhat Walkable"), with a Bike Score of 44 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited fixed-route transit common in smaller South Carolina cities.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
13 schools · 5 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 13 public schools across 5 districts serve Orangeburg, including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. Quality and resources vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before signing a lease.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$38,635 median income

Cost of Renting in Orangeburg, SC

The median household income in Orangeburg is $38,635 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing in the city can be an important resource for renters whose budgets are constrained by local income levels.

The citywide median rent is $848 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-based properties are set based on household income and program rules, so your actual cost may be lower than the citywide median.

  • Median household income: $38,635/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $848/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 55% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Orangeburg has a majority-renter population, with 55% of occupied housing units renter-occupied, reflecting strong demand for rental housing in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

All 16 assisted properties in Orangeburg have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 89/100(16 of 21 scored)
90+ (8)70–89 (7)60–69 (1)No score (5)

21 properties on the map

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Orangeburg Affordable Housing: What Renters Should Know

Orangeburg has 16 HUD-assisted and income-based properties offering 824 total units. Of the 16 properties with inspection scores, 8 rated excellent and 7 rated good, with no properties in the poor category -- a strong overall picture for renters weighing their options here.

Rent and Income Context

The median monthly rent in Orangeburg is $848 and the median household income is $38,635 annually, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). With 55% of residents renting rather than owning (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), affordable housing options carry real weight in this community.

Flood Risk

All 16 properties were assessed for flood risk. None fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about weather-related hazards.

Getting Around

Orangeburg scores 61 (Somewhat Walkable) and 44 for bikeability according to Walk Score. Some errands can be handled on foot, but most trips are likely to require a car.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, Orangeburg is served by 5 school districts with 13 public schools in total, including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

Public Safety

The Orangeburg Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,254 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Renters are encouraged to review current local resources for the most up-to-date neighborhood-level information.

Eligibility & how to apply

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

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