North Charleston, SC—29418

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,760, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in North Charleston, SC is studios: $2,250, 1-bedrooms: $1,620, 2-bedrooms: $1,780, 3-bedrooms: $2,020, 4-bedrooms: $2,480. The most common rental property sizes in North Charleston, SC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 53.2% and 23.2% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC has a population of 25,600, which has increased by 12.1% over the past 5 years. North Charleston, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.9% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC is a predominantly black area, with 47.7% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 8.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in North Charleston, SC is white, making up 31.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.3% of the population in North Charleston, SC, and this percentage has increased by 116.7% 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 6.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In North Charleston, SC, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.