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ZIP 29229

Part of Columbia, SC
Pop. 51,861·Richland County·45th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,776/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$189
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ZIP 29229 · $1,776
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,770/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
$21,312/yr
At $1,776/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyRichland County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29229 (Columbia, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,861
Median income
$74,043
Median age
35.2
Renters
29.9%
Age distribution
28.7%
21.1%
27%
13.1%
Under 1828.7%
18–3421.1%
35–5427%
55–6413.1%
65+10.2%
Gender
43.6%
56.4%
Male43.6%
Female56.4%
Race & ethnicity
23.7%
63.4%
White23.7%
Black63.4%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian3.6%
Other2%
Education (25+)
19.5%
31.8%
43.9%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma19.5%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+43.9%
Housing tenure
70.1%
29.9%
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29229 in Columbia, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,306 → $1,776
up 36.0%
Income
$72,143 → $74,043
up 2.6%
Population
49,350 → 51,861
up 5.1%
Renter share
31.1% → 29.9%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
42.1% → 43.9%
+1.8 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 29229 in Columbia, SC has climbed from $1,306 to $1,776, a 36.0% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $72,143 in 2021 to $74,043 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 49,350 residents to roughly 51,861. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 29229 in Columbia, SC market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29229 covers Columbia, SC. The median rent here is $1,776/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($74,043/yr), ZIP 29229 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 29229?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29229 (Columbia, SC) is $1,776. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29229 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29229's median rent of $1,776/mo is $189 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29229 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29229 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #45 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,776/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29229?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,776/mo in ZIP 29229. The local median household income is $74,043/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29229?

Rent in ZIP 29229 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29229 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29229 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,776/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($74,043/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29229 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29229 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.9% of ZIP 29229 households are renters, while 70.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29229 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29229 compare to the rest of Columbia?

ZIP 29229 is pricier than Columbia as a whole. At $1,776/mo, it's $298 above the Columbia citywide median of $1,478/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29229 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29229 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,776/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 29229's median household income ($74,043/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29229 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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