ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29609

Part of Greenville, SC

Pop. 32,292·Greenville County·77th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,538/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$394

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 29609 · $1,538

More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,080

1 BR

$1,130

2 BR

$1,240

3 BR

$1,490

4 BR+

$1,800

Research median

$1,240/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

April. Asking rents in ZIP 29609 usually run 1.5% below trend in April and 1% above it in August, about $38 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 29609 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29609 changed +3.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 9 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,342) is $1,634 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,490); a 4-bedroom is $1,800.

Rank in Greenville

3rd cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Greenville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29687, 6 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,380/mo), about $1,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29609. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,456/yr

At $1,538/mo median

Location

CityGreenville

StateSC

CountyGreenville County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29609 (Greenville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 48.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,292

Median income

$65,342

Median age

37.8

Renters

37.8%

Age distribution

21.6%

23.2%

26.1%

12.5%

16.6%

Under 1821.6%

18–3423.2%

35–5426.1%

55–6412.5%

65+16.6%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

71.2%

13.4%

White71.2%

Black9.9%

Hispanic13.4%

Asian2%

Other3.4%

Education (25+)

21.6%

20%

48.4%

No HS diploma10%

HS diploma21.6%

Some college20%

Bachelor's+48.4%

Housing tenure

62.2%

37.8%

Owner62.2%

Renter37.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 29609 in Greenville, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,222 → $1,538

up 25.9%

Income

$55,511 → $65,342

up 17.7%

Population

29,502 → 32,292

up 9.5%

Renter share

38.1% → 37.8%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

44.9% → 48.4%

+3.5 pts

Median age

40.2 → 37.8

-2.4 yrs

Rent in ZIP 29609 in Greenville, SC has climbed 25.9% since 2022, going from about $1,222 per month to roughly $1,538 today. Census figures show median household income at $65,342 today, compared with $55,511 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,502 to 32,292 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.9% to 48.4%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29609 covers Greenville, SC. The median rent here is $1,538/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($65,342/yr), ZIP 29609 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29609?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,538/mo in ZIP 29609. The local median household income is $65,342/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29609?

Rent in ZIP 29609 has risen 3.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 29609?

Asking rents in ZIP 29609 are usually lowest in April, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $38 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 29609 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29609 is in the middle among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #77 of 117 at $1,538/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29609 changed +3.8%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.