Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
14%
North Charleston
North Charleston, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,432
Population
121,625
Renter Mix
54% Rent
Welcome to a thriving community right off the coast
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North Charleston combines city convenience with Southern hospitality, positioned perfectly between Charleston International Airport and the Port of Charleston. The area has become a major employment center, anchored by Boeing's 787 Dreamliner facility. Current rental rates average $1,410 for one-bedroom apartments and $1,571 for two-bedroom units, with rates showing a 1.4% decrease over the past year. Park Circle, one of only two English Garden Style communities in the United States, features tree-lined streets, local shops, and community gathering spaces.
Entertainment options include the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, which hosts Broadway shows and concerts throughout the year. Riverfront Park, developed on former Navy grounds, offers walking trails and waterfront views along the Cooper River. History buffs can explore the Greater Charleston Naval Memorial and the H.L. Hunley Museum, home to the preserved Civil War submarine. The Tanger Outlet Mall provides shopping opportunities, while Charleston Southern University campus adds to the area's character. With easy access to I-26 and I-526, North Charleston connects smoothly to downtown Charleston and surrounding communities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,834
Average: $72,954
Education
28,380
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
62,113
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Charleston has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,397 for a studio, $1,410 for one bedroom, $1,583 for two bedrooms, and $1,825 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Charleston has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,410/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$2,746/month
1,500 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,635/month
842 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,607/month
1,359 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in North Charleston, SC is 3.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in North Charleston is 4.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,397 - $1,825. You can expect to pay 2.7% more for groceries, 1.6% more for utilities, and 5.1% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Charleston, SC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
693 Students
Public
Grades K-5
656 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
410 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
302 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
448 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,061 Students
Allegro Charter School Of Music
Public
Grades 6-12
229 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
428 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
567 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
507 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,061 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
719 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,312 Students
Allegro Charter School Of Music
Public
Grades 6-12
229 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
428 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
- North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
- Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Charleston AFB/International
Top Apartments in North Charleston
Houses for Rent in North Charleston
Property Management Companies in North Charleston, SC
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.