North Charleston, SC—29406

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,600, with a year-over-year rent change of -12.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in North Charleston, SC is studios: $1,180, 1-bedrooms: $1,410, 2-bedrooms: $1,630, 3-bedrooms: $1,980, 4-bedrooms: $2,370. The most common rental property sizes in North Charleston, SC are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 48.8% and 28.1% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC has a population of 32,500, which has decreased by -4.4% over the past 5 years. North Charleston, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.0% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC is a predominantly black area, with 40.6% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 9.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in North Charleston, SC is white, making up 32.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.5% of the population in North Charleston, SC, and this percentage has increased by 13.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in North Charleston, SC under the Section 8 program is 17.6%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in North Charleston, SC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.