ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29455

Part of Charleston, SC

Pop. 27,576·Charleston County·9th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$2,304/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

+$372

Reported rents

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ZIP 29455 · $2,304

More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,570

1 BR

$1,640

2 BR

$1,800

3 BR

$2,240

4 BR+

$2,580

Research median

$1,800/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 29455 is 0.5% below its high of $2,316 in August 2026, at $2,304 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29455 changed +8.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($121,372) is $3,034 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,580).

Rank in Charleston

4th cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Charleston.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29455. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,648/yr

At $2,304/mo median

Location

CityCharleston

StateSC

CountyCharleston County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29455 (Charleston, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 59.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,576

Median income

$121,372

Median age

49.8

Renters

11.8%

Age distribution

15.2%

17.2%

22%

19.9%

25.7%

Under 1815.2%

18–3417.2%

35–5422%

55–6419.9%

65+25.7%

Gender

48.2%

51.8%

Male48.2%

Female51.8%

Race & ethnicity

76.1%

12.3%

White76.1%

Black12.3%

Hispanic7.3%

Other4.2%

Education (25+)

13.9%

21.9%

59.5%

No HS diploma4.7%

HS diploma13.9%

Some college21.9%

Bachelor's+59.5%

Housing tenure

88.2%

Owner88.2%

Renter11.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 29455 in Charleston, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,959 → $2,304

up 17.6%

Income

$94,298 → $121,372

up 28.7%

Population

24,354 → 27,576

up 13.2%

Renter share

16.7% → 11.8%

-4.9 pts

Bachelor's+

53.1% → 59.5%

+6.4 pts

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 29455 in Charleston, SC has climbed from $1,959 to $2,304, a 17.6% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $94,298 in 2021 to $121,372 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 13.2% since 2021, moving from about 24,354 residents to roughly 27,576. Renters now make up 11.8% of households, compared with 16.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 59.5% of adults here, versus 53.1% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 29455 in Charleston, SC market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29455 covers Charleston, SC. The median rent here is $2,304/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($121,372/yr), ZIP 29455 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29455?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,304/mo in ZIP 29455. The local median household income is $121,372/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29455?

Rent in ZIP 29455 has risen 8.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.5% below its high of $2,316 in August 2026.

How does ZIP 29455 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29455 is one of the pricier among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #9 of 117 at $2,304/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29455 changed +8.1%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.