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ZIP 29466

Pop. 44,942·Charleston County·4th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,708/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
+$743
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ZIP 29466 · $2,708
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,210
1 BR
$2,320
2 BR
$2,540
3 BR
$3,160
4 BR+
$3,640
Research median
$2,540/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
$32,496/yr
At $2,708/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyCharleston County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29466 (Mount Pleasant, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 64.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,942
Median income
$133,357
Median age
44.2
Renters
15.3%
Age distribution
26.2%
12.1%
29.9%
13%
18.9%
Under 1826.2%
18–3412.1%
35–5429.9%
55–6413%
65+18.9%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
87%
White87%
Black5.1%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian2.7%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
22.5%
64.7%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma10.8%
Some college22.5%
Bachelor's+64.7%
Housing tenure
84.7%
15.3%
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29466 in Mount Pleasant, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,990 → $2,708
up 36.1%
Income
$111,201 → $133,357
up 19.9%
Population
41,434 → 44,942
up 8.5%
Renter share
14.7% → 15.3%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
60.3% → 64.7%
+4.4 pts
Median age
43.5 → 44.2
+0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 29466 in Mount Pleasant, SC paid around $1,990 a month. That figure now sits near $2,708, up 36.1% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $111,201 in 2021 to $133,357 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29466 in Mount Pleasant, SC adding about 3,508 residents over the five-year window, up 8.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 60.3% to 64.7% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 29466 in Mount Pleasant, SC market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29466 covers Mount Pleasant, SC. The median rent here is $2,708/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,540/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($133,357/yr), ZIP 29466 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29466?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29466 (Mount Pleasant, SC) is $2,708. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29466 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29466's median rent of $2,708/mo is $743 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29466 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29466 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #4 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,708/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29466?

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 $2,708/mo in ZIP 29466. The local median household income is $133,357/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29466?

Rent in ZIP 29466 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29466 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29466 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,708/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($133,357/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29466 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29466 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.3% of ZIP 29466 households are renters, while 84.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29466 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29466 compare to the rest of Mount Pleasant?

ZIP 29466 is pricier than Mount Pleasant as a whole. At $2,708/mo, it's $283 above the Mount Pleasant citywide median of $2,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29466 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29466 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,708/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 29466's median household income ($133,357/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29466 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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