Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Charleston

🏆 53.1% of ZIP Codes in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester, SC Now Rent Above $1,500 — ALEX Intelligence, October 4, 2026. What does it mean when over half of a region’s ZIP codes cross a $1,500 rent threshold? It’s not a trend—it’s a structural shift. This data from ALEX Intelligence reveals that affordability is no longer a regional issue, but a ZIP-code-level reality. For the first time, the median rent in more than half of Charleston’s ZIPs reflects a premium market. This isn’t just about rent growth—it’s about access. As high-rent ZIPs cluster in coastal and historic districts, the divide between who can live where is becoming permanent. This is Charleston’s own market, defined by its own data. Share of ZIP Codes With Median Gross Rent Above $1,500 (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 ZIP 29451 <- this market #2 ZIP 29429 #3 ZIP 29466 #4 ZIP 29464 #5 ZIP 29492 #6 ZIP 29412 #7 ZIP 29403 #8 ZIP 29401 #9 ZIP 29486 #10 ZIP 29414 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-04-charleston-sc-threshold-gross-rent-1500-zcta View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902