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ZIP 29403

Pop. 22,533·Charleston County·6th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,691/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$740
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ZIP 29403 · $2,691
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,910
1 BR
$2,000
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$2,720
4 BR+
$3,140
Research median
$2,190/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$32,292/yr
At $2,691/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyCharleston County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29403 (Charleston, SC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 60.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,533
Median income
$66,944
Median age
30
Renters
67.1%
Age distribution
12.8%
47.1%
19.5%
Under 1812.8%
18–3447.1%
35–5419.5%
55–649.8%
65+10.8%
Gender
44.1%
55.9%
Male44.1%
Female55.9%
Race & ethnicity
62.9%
30.4%
White62.9%
Black30.4%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian1.5%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
13.1%
18.6%
60.9%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma13.1%
Some college18.6%
Bachelor's+60.9%
Housing tenure
32.9%
67.1%
Owner32.9%
Renter67.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29403 in Charleston, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,829 → $2,691
up 47.1%
Income
$54,904 → $66,944
up 21.9%
Population
22,016 → 22,533
up 2.3%
Renter share
63.1% → 67.1%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
55% → 60.9%
+5.9 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 29403 in Charleston, SC has shifted from $1,829 to $2,691, up 47.1% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,904 in 2021 to $66,944 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29403 in Charleston, SC adding about 517 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 63.1% to 67.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55% to 60.9% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 29403 in Charleston, SC market of 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 29403 covers Charleston, SC. The median rent here is $2,691/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($66,944/yr), ZIP 29403 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29403?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29403 (Charleston, SC) is $2,691. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29403 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29403's median rent of $2,691/mo is $740 (38%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 29403 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29403 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #6 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,691/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29403?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,691/mo in ZIP 29403. The local median household income is $66,944/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29403?

Rent in ZIP 29403 has increased 6.5% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29403 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29403 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,691/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($66,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29403 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 29403 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.1% of ZIP 29403 households are renters, while 32.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 29403 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 29403 compare to the rest of Charleston?

ZIP 29403 is pricier than Charleston as a whole. At $2,691/mo, it's $498 above the Charleston citywide median of $2,193/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29403 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29403 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $2,691/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 29403's median household income ($66,944/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29403 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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