Apartments for rent in Orangeburg, SC

Orangeburg, South Carolina is a town with just over 13,000 residents. Young adults (15-24) account for a larger portion of the population here (22%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find a surplus of peers. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 37, skews younger than most cities in South Carolina. Homeowners tend to be in the minority in the city, and 61% of residents rent their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $663 per month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in South Carolina. Each month, renters in Orangeburg will save around $244 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 22 minutes, shorter than most cities in the state, Orangeburg residents know that it isn't overly time-consuming to get to work. Many residents (34%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation is not used widely. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Compared to the national average (5%), Orangeburg has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). Furthermore, 11% possess a Bachelor's degree and 6% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. If you're looking for career options, Orangeburg has plenty. The four most common industries are healthcare, manufacturing, education, and retail. Together, these industries account for 24% of the city's workforce. Orangeburg workers earn an average annual income of about $43K, around $19,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Orangeburg's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).