Rent by ZIP · Charleston County
Rent in Charleston, SC 29403
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,190 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,798 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,930 | $1,910 | +1% | $1,737–2,123 | $1,202 ±$341 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,010 | $2,000 | +0.5% | $1,809–2,211 | $1,726 ±$165 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,190 | $2,190 | 0% | $1,971–2,409 | $1,828 ±$186 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,720 | $2,720 | 0% | $2,448–2,992 | $2,288 ±$182 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,120 | $3,140 | -0.6% | $2,808–3,432 | $1,474 ±$468 |
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 29403
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29404 | Charleston Afb | $2,260 | $1,420 |
| 29401 | Charleston | $2,400 | $2,165 |
| 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.