Metro FMR area · SC · HUD FY 2027
Charleston-North Charleston, SC Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $1,884 a month, 35% above the South Carolina average and 7% above the U.S. average of $1,761. ZIP-level Small Area FMRs for its 62 ZIP codes range from $1,170 to $2,830.
- $1,8842-bedroom FMR+$97 (+5.4%) vs FY 2026
- $1,7311-bedroom FMRU.S.: $1,478
- $75,360Income for a 2-bedroomat 30% of income
- 834,267Residents3 counties
| Unit | Charleston-North Charleston, SC FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,661 | $1,557 | +$104 (+6.7%) | $1,168 | $1,379 | $66,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,731 | $1,630 | +$101 (+6.2%) | $1,243 | $1,478 | $69,240 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,884 | $1,787 | +$97 (+5.4%) | $1,391 | $1,761 | $75,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,336 | $2,222 | +$114 (+5.1%) | $1,715 | $2,266 | $93,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,687 | $2,562 | +$125 (+4.9%) | $2,003 | $2,607 | $107,480 |
Counties in this FMR area
| County | Residents in area |
|---|---|
| Berkeley County, SC | 246,802 |
| Charleston County, SC | 420,264 |
| Dorchester County, SC | 167,201 |
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code
Small Area FMRs apply to Housing Choice Vouchers where HUD requires them or the housing authority opts in; otherwise the metro FMR above applies. The median ZIP’s 2-bedroom SAFMR is $1,860.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29018 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 | −$130 (−10.0%) | 38% below |
| 29059 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 | −$130 (−10.0%) | 38% below |
| 29401 | $2,120 | $2,200 | $2,400 | $2,980 | $3,420 | +$80 (+3.4%) | 27% above |
| 29402 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$90 (+4.9%) | 1% above |
| 29403 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 | no change | 16% above |
| 29404 | $1,990 | $2,080 | $2,260 | $2,800 | $3,220 | +$100 (+4.6%) | 20% above |
| 29405 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,960 | $2,250 | +$40 (+2.6%) | 16% below |
| 29406 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,170 | $2,500 | +$60 (+3.6%) | 7% below |
| 29407 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$30 (+1.6%) | 1% above |
| 29409 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 | no change | 16% above |
| 29410 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,110 | $2,420 | +$40 (+2.4%) | 10% below |
| 29412 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 | +$60 (+2.8%) | 16% above |
| 29413 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$90 (+4.9%) | 1% above |
| 29414 | $1,900 | $1,980 | $2,150 | $2,670 | $3,070 | +$40 (+1.9%) | 14% above |
| 29415 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$90 (+4.9%) | 1% above |
| 29416 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$90 (+4.9%) | 1% above |
| 29417 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$90 (+4.9%) | 1% above |
| 29418 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $2,010 | $2,310 | +$60 (+3.8%) | 14% below |
| 29419 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$90 (+4.9%) | 1% above |
| 29420 | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,850 | $2,290 | $2,640 | +$60 (+3.4%) | 2% below |
| 29422 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$90 (+4.9%) | 1% above |
| 29423 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$90 (+4.9%) | 1% above |
| 29424 | $2,050 | $2,130 | $2,320 | $2,890 | $3,310 | +$50 (+2.2%) | 23% above |
| 29425 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$90 (+4.9%) | 1% above |
| 29426 | $1,480 | $1,540 | $1,680 | $2,080 | $2,400 | +$160 (+10.5%) | 11% below |
| 29429 | $2,500 | $2,600 | $2,830 | $3,510 | $4,040 | +$750 (+36.1%) | 50% above |
| 29431 | $1,190 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,670 | $1,930 | +$30 (+2.3%) | 28% below |
| 29432 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 | −$130 (−10.0%) | 38% below |
| 29434 | $1,310 | $1,370 | $1,490 | $1,850 | $2,130 | +$80 (+5.7%) | 21% below |
| 29436 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 | −$130 (−10.0%) | 38% below |
| 29437 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 | −$130 (−10.0%) | 38% below |
| 29438 | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,900 | −$130 (−9.5%) | 34% below |
| 29439 | $2,200 | $2,300 | $2,500 | $3,100 | $3,570 | −$30 (−1.2%) | 33% above |
| 29445 | $1,600 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,260 | $2,600 | +$50 (+2.8%) | 3% below |
| 29448 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 | −$130 (−10.0%) | 38% below |
| 29449 | $1,340 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,880 | $2,170 | +$220 (+16.9%) | 19% below |
| 29450 | $1,890 | $1,960 | $2,140 | $2,650 | $3,050 | +$330 (+18.2%) | 14% above |
| 29451 | $2,500 | $2,600 | $2,830 | $3,510 | $4,040 | +$150 (+5.6%) | 50% above |
| 29453 | $1,380 | $1,440 | $1,570 | $1,950 | $2,240 | +$140 (+9.8%) | 17% below |
| 29455 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,310 | $2,650 | +$60 (+3.3%) | 1% below |
| 29456 | $1,670 | $1,740 | $1,890 | $2,340 | $2,700 | +$110 (+6.2%) | about the same as |
| 29457 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$90 (+4.9%) | 1% above |
| 29458 | $1,670 | $1,730 | $1,920 | $2,370 | $2,790 | −$210 (−9.9%) | 2% above |
| 29461 | $1,380 | $1,440 | $1,570 | $1,950 | $2,240 | +$110 (+7.5%) | 17% below |
| 29464 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,430 | $3,010 | $3,470 | −$100 (−4.0%) | 29% above |
| 29465 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 | +$90 (+4.9%) | 1% above |
| 29466 | $2,440 | $2,540 | $2,770 | $3,430 | $3,950 | +$230 (+9.1%) | 47% above |
| 29468 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 | −$130 (−10.0%) | 38% below |
| 29469 | $1,280 | $1,340 | $1,450 | $1,810 | $2,070 | +$100 (+7.4%) | 23% below |
| 29470 | $1,080 | $1,120 | $1,220 | $1,510 | $1,770 | −$80 (−6.2%) | 35% below |
| 29471 | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 | −$130 (−10.0%) | 38% below |
| 29472 | $1,250 | $1,300 | $1,430 | $1,770 | $2,040 | +$60 (+4.4%) | 24% below |
| 29477 | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,470 | $1,770 | −$110 (−8.5%) | 37% below |
| 29479 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 | −$130 (−10.0%) | 38% below |
| 29481 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,770 | −$130 (−10.0%) | 38% below |
| 29482 | $2,160 | $2,250 | $2,460 | $3,040 | $3,510 | −$80 (−3.1%) | 31% above |
| 29483 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,960 | $2,250 | +$70 (+4.6%) | 16% below |
| 29484 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,470 | +$80 (+4.8%) | 8% below |
| 29485 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,310 | $2,650 | +$100 (+5.7%) | 1% below |
| 29486 | $1,760 | $1,840 | $2,000 | $2,480 | $2,850 | +$150 (+8.1%) | 6% above |
| 29487 | $1,460 | $1,530 | $1,670 | $2,070 | $2,380 | −$20 (−1.2%) | 11% below |
| 29492 | $2,120 | $2,200 | $2,400 | $2,980 | $3,420 | +$150 (+6.7%) | 27% above |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.