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ZIP 29401

Pop. 9,339·Charleston County·1st most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$3,595/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$1,630
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ZIP 29401 · $3,595
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,020
1 BR
$2,120
2 BR
$2,320
3 BR
$2,890
4 BR+
$3,330
Research median
$2,320/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
$43,140/yr
At $3,595/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyCharleston County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29401 (Charleston, SC) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 74.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,339
Median income
$99,667
Median age
44
Renters
39.8%
Age distribution
13.2%
34.2%
12.5%
14.8%
25.2%
Under 1813.2%
18–3434.2%
35–5412.5%
55–6414.8%
65+25.2%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
79.8%
White79.8%
Black9.7%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian1.1%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
14%
74.7%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma8.8%
Some college14%
Bachelor's+74.7%
Housing tenure
60.2%
39.8%
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29401 in Charleston, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,142 → $3,595
up 67.8%
Income
$88,311 → $99,667
up 12.9%
Population
8,587 → 9,339
up 8.8%
Renter share
42% → 39.8%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
77.1% → 74.7%
-2.4 pts
Median age
41.2 → 44
+2.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 29401 in Charleston, SC has shifted from $2,142 to $3,595, up 67.8% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $99,667 today, compared with $88,311 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29401 in Charleston, SC adding about 752 residents over the five-year window, up 8.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 42% to 39.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 77.1% to 74.7% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29401 covers Charleston, SC. The median rent here is $3,595/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($99,667/yr), ZIP 29401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29401 (Charleston, SC) is $3,595. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29401's median rent of $3,595/mo is $1,630 (83%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29401 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29401 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #1 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $3,595/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $144,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,595/mo in ZIP 29401. The local median household income is $99,667/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29401?

Rent in ZIP 29401 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29401 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,595/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($99,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29401 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 29401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of ZIP 29401 households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29401 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29401 compare to the rest of Charleston?

ZIP 29401 is pricier than Charleston as a whole. At $3,595/mo, it's $1,350 above the Charleston citywide median of $2,245/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $3,595/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 29401's median household income ($99,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29401 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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