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ZIP 29611

Pop. 32,365·Greenville County·76th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,597/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$368
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ZIP 29611 · $1,597
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,850
Research median
$1,270/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
$19,164/yr
At $1,597/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyGreenville County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29611 (Greenville, SC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,365
Median income
$51,565
Median age
34.8
Renters
46.7%
Age distribution
26.9%
23.4%
27%
12.1%
Under 1826.9%
18–3423.4%
35–5427%
55–6412.1%
65+10.6%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
42.4%
30.5%
23.2%
White42.4%
Black30.5%
Hispanic23.2%
Asian0.8%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
21.4%
28.2%
29.8%
20.6%
No HS diploma21.4%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
53.3%
46.7%
Owner53.3%
Renter46.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29611 in Greenville, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,250 → $1,597
up 27.8%
Income
$40,130 → $51,565
up 28.5%
Population
31,784 → 32,365
up 1.8%
Renter share
45.4% → 46.7%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
17.6% → 20.6%
+3.0 pts
Median age
33.6 → 34.8
+1.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 29611 in Greenville, SC paid around $1,250 a month. That figure now sits near $1,597, up 27.8% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $40,130 to $51,565 across the same window, up 28.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29611 in Greenville, SC adding about 581 residents over the five-year window, up 1.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.6% to 20.6% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 29611 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 29611 covers Greenville, SC. The median rent here is $1,597/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($51,565/yr), ZIP 29611 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29611?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29611 (Greenville, SC) is $1,597. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29611 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29611's median rent of $1,597/mo is $368 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29611 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29611 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #76 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,597/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29611?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,597/mo in ZIP 29611. The local median household income is $51,565/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29611?

Rent in ZIP 29611 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29611 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29611 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,597/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($51,565/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29611 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 29611 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.7% of ZIP 29611 households are renters, while 53.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29611 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29611 compare to the rest of Greenville?

ZIP 29611 is pricier than Greenville as a whole. At $1,597/mo, it's $36 above the Greenville citywide median of $1,561/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29611 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29611 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,597/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 29611's median household income ($51,565/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29611 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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