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ZIP 29033

Part of Cayce, SC
Pop. 12,837·Lexington County·68th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,651/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$314
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ZIP 29033 · $1,651
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,140
Research median
$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,812/yr
At $1,651/mo median
Location
CityCayce
StateSC
CountyLexington County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29033 (Cayce, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,837
Median income
$61,237
Median age
39.5
Renters
39.3%
Age distribution
15.9%
27.3%
21.1%
17%
18.6%
Under 1815.9%
18–3427.3%
35–5421.1%
55–6417%
65+18.6%
Gender
55.2%
44.8%
Male55.2%
Female44.8%
Race & ethnicity
55.8%
26.9%
White55.8%
Black26.9%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian2.3%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
31.2%
30.3%
31.2%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+31.2%
Housing tenure
60.7%
39.3%
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29033 in Cayce, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,730 → $61,237
up 9.9%
Population
12,789 → 12,837
up 0.4%
Renter share
44.3% → 39.3%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
31.3% → 31.2%
-0.1 pts
Median age
38.1 → 39.5
+1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $55,730 to $61,237 across the same window, up 9.9% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 44.3% to 39.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 29033

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29033 covers Cayce, SC. The median rent here is $1,651/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($61,237/yr), ZIP 29033 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29033?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29033 (Cayce, SC) is $1,651. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29033 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29033's median rent of $1,651/mo is $314 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29033 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29033 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #68 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,651/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29033?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,651/mo in ZIP 29033. The local median household income is $61,237/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29033?

Rent in ZIP 29033 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29033 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29033 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,651/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($61,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29033 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29033 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.3% of ZIP 29033 households are renters, while 60.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29033 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29033 compare to the rest of Cayce?

ZIP 29033 is pricier than Cayce as a whole. At $1,651/mo, it's $18 above the Cayce citywide median of $1,633/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29033 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29033 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,651/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 29033's median household income ($61,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29033 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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