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ZIP 29605

Pop. 40,717·Greenville County·35th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,835/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$130
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ZIP 29605 · $1,835
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,210/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
$22,020/yr
At $1,835/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyGreenville County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29605 (Greenville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,717
Median income
$65,648
Median age
35.6
Renters
31.1%
Age distribution
27.6%
21.5%
25%
14%
Under 1827.6%
18–3421.5%
35–5425%
55–6411.9%
65+14%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
48.3%
32.4%
16.9%
White48.3%
Black32.4%
Hispanic16.9%
Asian0.8%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
13.4%
25.2%
26.3%
35.1%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma25.2%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+35.1%
Housing tenure
68.9%
31.1%
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29605 in Greenville, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,240 → $1,835
up 48.0%
Income
$57,406 → $65,648
up 14.4%
Population
39,927 → 40,717
up 2.0%
Renter share
33.3% → 31.1%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 35.1%
+1.7 pts
Median age
36.7 → 35.6
-1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 29605 in Greenville, SC has shifted from $1,240 to $1,835, up 48.0% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29605 in Greenville, SC now reports about $65,648, up from $57,406 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29605 in Greenville, SC adding about 790 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 33.3% to 31.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 29605 in Greenville, SC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29605 covers Greenville, SC. The median rent here is $1,835/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($65,648/yr), ZIP 29605 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29605 (Greenville, SC) is $1,835. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29605's median rent of $1,835/mo is $130 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29605 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29605 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #35 out of 124 ZIPs tracked at $1,835/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,835/mo in ZIP 29605. The local median household income is $65,648/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29605?

Rent in ZIP 29605 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29605 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,835/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($65,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29605 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of ZIP 29605 households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29605 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29605 compare to the rest of Greenville?

ZIP 29605 is pricier than Greenville as a whole. At $1,835/mo, it's $274 above the Greenville citywide median of $1,561/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,835/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 29605's median household income ($65,648/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29605 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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