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ZIP 29483

Pop. 59,186·Dorchester County·32nd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,878/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$87
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ZIP 29483 · $1,878
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,510/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
$22,536/yr
At $1,878/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyDorchester County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29483 (Summerville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,186
Median income
$85,750
Median age
37.4
Renters
21.4%
Age distribution
25.2%
21%
25.4%
12.9%
15.5%
Under 1825.2%
18–3421%
35–5425.4%
55–6412.9%
65+15.5%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
69.3%
18.4%
White69.3%
Black18.4%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian1.4%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
27.5%
36.5%
28.2%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college36.5%
Bachelor's+28.2%
Housing tenure
78.6%
21.4%
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29483 in Summerville, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,373 → $1,878
up 36.8%
Income
$65,713 → $85,750
up 30.5%
Population
55,833 → 59,186
up 6.0%
Renter share
23.3% → 21.4%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
28.4% → 28.2%
-0.2 pts
Median age
38.3 → 37.4
-0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 29483 in Summerville, SC has shifted from $1,373 to $1,878, up 36.8% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $65,713 to $85,750 across the same window, up 30.5% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29483 in Summerville, SC adding about 3,353 residents over the five-year window, up 6.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 23.3% to 21.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 29483 in Summerville, SC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29483 covers Summerville, SC. The median rent here is $1,878/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($85,750/yr), ZIP 29483 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29483?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29483 (Summerville, SC) is $1,878. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29483 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29483's median rent of $1,878/mo is $87 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29483 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29483 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #32 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $1,878/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29483?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,878/mo in ZIP 29483. The local median household income is $85,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29483?

Rent in ZIP 29483 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29483 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29483 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,878/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($85,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29483 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29483 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.4% of ZIP 29483 households are renters, while 78.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29483 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29483 compare to the rest of Summerville?

ZIP 29483 is more affordable than Summerville overall. At $1,878/mo, it's $18 below the Summerville citywide median of $1,896/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29483 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29483 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,878/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 29483's median household income ($85,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29483 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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