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ZIP 29301

Pop. 36,278·Spartanburg County·96th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,409/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$553
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ZIP 29301 · $1,409
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,350/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,908/yr
At $1,409/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountySpartanburg County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29301 (Spartanburg, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,278
Median income
$57,805
Median age
38.3
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
22%
24.2%
24.6%
12.7%
16.6%
Under 1822%
18–3424.2%
35–5424.6%
55–6412.7%
65+16.6%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
46.5%
31.6%
14%
White46.5%
Black31.6%
Hispanic14%
Asian6.1%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
13.1%
34.8%
28%
24%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma34.8%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+24%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29301 in Spartanburg, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,043 → $1,409
up 35.1%
Income
$50,221 → $57,805
up 15.1%
Population
36,124 → 36,278
up 0.4%
Renter share
42.8% → 37.2%
-5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
27.6% → 24%
-3.6 pts
Median age
36.2 → 38.3
+2.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 29301 in Spartanburg, SC has climbed by $366 per month, settling near $1,409 after starting the period at $1,043. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29301 in Spartanburg, SC now reports about $57,805, up from $50,221 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 20.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 37.2% of households rent today, against 42.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 27.6% to 24%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 29301 in Spartanburg, SC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 29301 covers Spartanburg, SC. The median rent here is $1,409/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($57,805/yr), ZIP 29301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29301?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29301 (Spartanburg, SC) is $1,409. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29301's median rent of $1,409/mo is $553 (28%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 29301 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #96 out of 121 ZIPs at $1,409/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,409/mo in ZIP 29301. The local median household income is $57,805/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29301?

Rent in ZIP 29301 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29301 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,409/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($57,805/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 29301 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29301 compare to the rest of Spartanburg?

ZIP 29301 is pricier than Spartanburg as a whole. At $1,409/mo, it's $37 above the Spartanburg citywide median of $1,372/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29301 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,409/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 29301's median household income ($57,805/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29301 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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