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ZIP 29601

Pop. 13,790·Greenville County·29th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,905/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$60
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ZIP 29601 · $1,905
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,320
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,930/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,860/yr
At $1,905/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyGreenville County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29601 (Greenville, SC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 53.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,790
Median income
$76,136
Median age
40.8
Renters
67.3%
Age distribution
32.1%
25.8%
12.8%
19.4%
Under 189.9%
18–3432.1%
35–5425.8%
55–6412.8%
65+19.4%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
67.9%
21.1%
White67.9%
Black21.1%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian2%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
19.8%
16.7%
53.3%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college16.7%
Bachelor's+53.3%
Housing tenure
32.7%
67.3%
Owner32.7%
Renter67.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29601 in Greenville, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,437 → $1,905
up 32.6%
Income
$65,866 → $76,136
up 15.6%
Population
12,745 → 13,790
up 8.2%
Renter share
68.3% → 67.3%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
50.9% → 53.3%
+2.4 pts
Median age
41.3 → 40.8
-0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 29601 in Greenville, SC stood at $1,437 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,905, reflecting a 32.6% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $65,866 to $76,136 across the same window, up 15.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 8.2% since 2021, moving from about 12,745 residents to roughly 13,790. College-educated residents now make up 53.3% of adults here, versus 50.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 29601 in Greenville, SC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29601 covers Greenville, SC. The median rent here is $1,905/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($76,136/yr), ZIP 29601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29601 (Greenville, SC) is $1,905. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29601's median rent of $1,905/mo is $60 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29601 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29601 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #29 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $1,905/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,905/mo in ZIP 29601. The local median household income is $76,136/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29601?

Rent in ZIP 29601 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 29601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29601 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,905/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($76,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29601 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.3% of ZIP 29601 households are renters, while 32.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 29601 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 29601 compare to the rest of Greenville?

ZIP 29601 is pricier than Greenville as a whole. At $1,905/mo, it's $344 above the Greenville citywide median of $1,561/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,905/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 29601's median household income ($76,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29601 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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