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ZIP 29492

Pop. 20,436·Berkeley County·18th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,069/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$118
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ZIP 29492 · $2,069
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,960
1 BR
$2,050
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$2,800
4 BR+
$3,230
Research median
$2,250/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
$24,828/yr
At $2,069/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyBerkeley County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29492 (Charleston, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 65.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,436
Median income
$110,509
Median age
39.3
Renters
40.3%
Age distribution
18.9%
26.1%
25.5%
13.9%
15.6%
Under 1818.9%
18–3426.1%
35–5425.5%
55–6413.9%
65+15.6%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
84.7%
White84.7%
Black5.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian1.7%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
24.2%
65.9%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma8.2%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+65.9%
Housing tenure
59.7%
40.3%
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29492 in Charleston, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,430 → $2,069
up 44.7%
Income
$105,833 → $110,509
up 4.4%
Population
18,865 → 20,436
up 8.3%
Renter share
36% → 40.3%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
64.3% → 65.9%
+1.6 pts
Median age
38 → 39.3
+1.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 29492 in Charleston, SC has increased 44.7% since 2021, going from about $1,430 per month to roughly $2,069 today. Census figures show median household income at $110,509 today, compared with $105,833 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 40.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,865 to 20,436 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% change. About 40.3% of households rent today, against 36% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 29492 covers Charleston, SC. The median rent here is $2,069/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($110,509/yr), ZIP 29492 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29492?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29492 (Charleston, SC) is $2,069. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29492 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29492's median rent of $2,069/mo is $118 (6%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 29492 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29492 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #18 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,069/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29492?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,069/mo in ZIP 29492. The local median household income is $110,509/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29492?

Rent in ZIP 29492 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29492 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29492 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,069/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($110,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29492 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29492 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.3% of ZIP 29492 households are renters, while 59.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29492 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29492 compare to the rest of Charleston?

ZIP 29492 is more affordable than Charleston overall. At $2,069/mo, it's $124 below the Charleston citywide median of $2,193/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29492 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29492 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,069/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 29492's median household income ($110,509/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29492 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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