Rent by ZIP · Charleston County
Rent in Charleston, SC 29406
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,750 (+3.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,342 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,540 | $1,470 | +4.8% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,163 ±$166 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,610 | $1,540 | +4.5% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,278 ±$93 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,750 | $1,690 | +3.6% | $1,575–1,925 | $1,347 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,170 | $2,100 | +3.3% | $1,953–2,387 | $1,643 ±$204 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,500 | $2,420 | +3.3% | $2,250–2,750 | $1,549 ±$738 |
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 29406
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29405 | North Charleston | $1,580 | $1,245 |
| 29407 | Charleston | $1,910 | $1,479 |
| 29404 | Charleston Afb | $2,260 | $1,420 |
| 29403 | Charleston | $2,190 | $1,828 |
| 29409 | Charleston | $2,190 | – |
| 29410 | Hanahan | $1,700 | $1,341 |
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.