Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Charleston

🏆 Ranked 1.13x Rent Disparity Within Charleston Tri-County — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Charleston’s real estate market isn’t just growing — it’s splitting. The gap between Berkeley and Dorchester County’s median rent is the widest in the tri-county, at 1.13x. This isn’t a national trend — it’s a local fracture. Berkeley County is pricing itself into a premium tier, while Dorchester remains accessible. This isn’t about affordability in general — it’s about where capital is flowing. The market isn’t expanding uniformly; it’s bifurcating. Median Gross Rent by County, 2024 (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Berkeley County <- this market #2 Charleston County #3 Dorchester County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-07-charleston-sc-within-county-gross-rent View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC Chair & CEO, ALEX +1 713.591.9902 · [email protected]