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ZIP 29909

Part of Bluffton, SC
Pop. 24,003·Beaufort County·6th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,607/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
+$642
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ZIP 29909 · $2,607
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,240
1 BR
$2,340
2 BR
$2,570
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,830
Research median
$2,570/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
$31,284/yr
At $2,607/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyBeaufort County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29909 (Bluffton, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,003
Median income
$91,294
Median age
69
Renters
8.4%
Age distribution
15%
60.6%
Under 187.8%
18–348%
35–548.7%
55–6415%
65+60.6%
Gender
43.8%
56.2%
Male43.8%
Female56.2%
Race & ethnicity
88.4%
White88.4%
Black2.9%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian2%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
15.6%
31.3%
51.1%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma15.6%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+51.1%
Housing tenure
91.6%
Owner91.6%
Renter8.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29909 in Bluffton, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,967 → $91,294
up 15.6%
Population
21,794 → 24,003
up 10.1%
Renter share
5.7% → 8.4%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
51.3% → 51.1%
-0.2 pts
Median age
70.3 → 69
-1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $78,967 in 2021 to $91,294 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 21,794 to 24,003 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.1% change. About 8.4% of households rent today, against 5.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29909 covers Bluffton, SC. The median rent here is $2,607/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,570/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($91,294/yr), ZIP 29909 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29909?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29909 (Bluffton, SC) is $2,607. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29909 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29909's median rent of $2,607/mo is $642 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29909 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29909 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #6 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $2,607/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29909?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,607/mo in ZIP 29909. The local median household income is $91,294/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29909?

Rent in ZIP 29909 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29909 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29909 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,607/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($91,294/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29909 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29909 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.4% of ZIP 29909 households are renters, while 91.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29909 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29909 compare to the rest of Bluffton?

ZIP 29909 is pricier than Bluffton as a whole. At $2,607/mo, it's $374 above the Bluffton citywide median of $2,233/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29909 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29909 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,607/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 29909's median household income ($91,294/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29909 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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