Rent by ZIP · Charleston County
Rent in Charleston, SC 29401
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,400 (+3.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,790 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,120 | $2,020 | +5% | $1,908–2,332 | $860 ±$845 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,200 | $2,120 | +3.8% | $1,980–2,420 | $1,134 ±$170 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,400 | $2,320 | +3.4% | $2,160–2,640 | $2,165 ±$257 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,980 | $2,890 | +3.1% | $2,682–3,278 | $2,412 ±$874 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,420 | $3,330 | +2.7% | $3,078–3,762 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,884.
What renters pay in 29401
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29403 | Charleston | $2,190 | $1,828 |
| 29404 | Charleston Afb | $2,260 | $1,420 |
| 29405 | North Charleston | $1,580 | $1,245 |
| 29406 | Charleston | $1,750 | $1,347 |
| 29407 | Charleston | $1,910 | $1,479 |
| 29409 | Charleston | $2,190 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Charleston County, SC · All SC counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.