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ZIP 29455

Pop. 27,576·Charleston County·9th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,311/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
+$360
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 29455 · $2,311
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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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).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$27,732/yr
At $2,311/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyCharleston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.6% YoY, -3.7% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $94,298 in 2021 to $121,372 more recently. 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.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 29455 covers Charleston, SC. The median rent here is $2,311/mo as of June 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 decreased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29455?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29455 (Charleston, SC) is $2,311. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29455 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29455's median rent of $2,311/mo is $360 (18%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

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

ZIP 29455 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #9 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,311/mo.

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 (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,311/mo in ZIP 29455. The local median household income is $121,372/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29455?

Rent in ZIP 29455 has decreased 5.6% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29455 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29455 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,311/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($121,372/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29455 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29455 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.8% of ZIP 29455 households are renters, while 88.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29455 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29455 compare to the rest of Charleston?

ZIP 29455 is pricier than Charleston as a whole. At $2,311/mo, it's $118 above the Charleston citywide median of $2,193/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29455 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29455 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,311/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 29455's median household income ($121,372/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29455 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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