North Charleston, SC—29420

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,770, with a year-over-year rent change of -18.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in North Charleston, SC is studios: $1,440, 1-bedrooms: $1,580, 2-bedrooms: $1,840, 3-bedrooms: $2,060, 4-bedrooms: $2,440. The most common rental property sizes in North Charleston, SC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 36.9% and 35.3% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC has a population of 23,300, which has increased by 3.1% over the past 5 years. North Charleston, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 30.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.6% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC is a predominantly white area, with 41.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 16.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in North Charleston, SC is black, making up 39.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.1% of the population in North Charleston, SC, and this percentage has increased by 26.2% 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 12.3%. 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, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.