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ZIP 29412

Pop. 39,256·Charleston County·11th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,309/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
+$344
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ZIP 29412 · $2,309
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,860
1 BR
$1,940
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$3,050
Research median
$2,130/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
$27,708/yr
At $2,309/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyCharleston County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.4% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29412 (Charleston, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,256
Median income
$101,509
Median age
40.7
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
19.3%
19.7%
30.3%
19.3%
Under 1819.3%
18–3419.7%
35–5430.3%
55–6411.4%
65+19.3%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
12.1%
White81.2%
Black12.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
16.9%
23.2%
56.1%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma16.9%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+56.1%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29412 in Charleston, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,454 → $2,309
up 58.8%
Income
$87,763 → $101,509
up 15.7%
Population
41,033 → 39,256
down 4.3%
Renter share
28.7% → 27.3%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
53.2% → 56.1%
+2.9 pts
Median age
39.8 → 40.7
+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 29412 in Charleston, SC has shifted from $1,454 to $2,309, up 58.8% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $87,763 to $101,509 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.7% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29412 in Charleston, SC losing about 1,777 residents over the five-year window, down 4.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 53.2% to 56.1% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 29412 in Charleston, SC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29412 covers Charleston, SC. The median rent here is $2,309/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($101,509/yr), ZIP 29412 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29412?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29412 (Charleston, SC) is $2,309. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29412 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29412's median rent of $2,309/mo is $344 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29412 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29412 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #11 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,309/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29412?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,309/mo in ZIP 29412. The local median household income is $101,509/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29412?

Rent in ZIP 29412 has increased 11.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29412 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29412 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,309/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($101,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29412 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29412 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of ZIP 29412 households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29412 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29412 compare to the rest of Charleston?

ZIP 29412 is pricier than Charleston as a whole. At $2,309/mo, it's $64 above the Charleston citywide median of $2,245/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29412 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29412 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,309/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 29412's median household income ($101,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29412 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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