Rent by ZIP · Berkeley County
Rent in Charleston, SC 29492
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,400 (+6.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,043 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,120 | $1,960 | +8.2% | $1,908–2,332 | $1,764 ±$73 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,200 | $2,050 | +7.3% | $1,980–2,420 | $1,847 ±$95 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,400 | $2,250 | +6.7% | $2,160–2,640 | $2,230 ±$106 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,980 | $2,800 | +6.4% | $2,682–3,278 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,420 | $3,230 | +5.9% | $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 29492
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29493 | Williams | $1,010 | – |
| 29488 | Walterboro | $900 | $851 |
| 29487 | Wadmalaw Island | $1,670 | $3,500+ |
| 29486 | Summerville | $2,000 | $1,746 |
| 29485 | Summerville | $1,860 | $1,528 |
| 29483 | Summerville | $1,580 | $1,297 |
Fair Market Rents across Berkeley 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.