ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29615

Part of Greenville, SC

Pop. 38,811·Greenville County·97th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,393/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$539

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ZIP 29615 · $1,393

More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,360

1 BR

$1,420

2 BR

$1,560

3 BR

$1,880

4 BR+

$2,260

Research median

$1,560/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

December. Asking rents in ZIP 29615 usually run 0.6% below trend in December and 0.4% above it in June, about $14 a month apart at today's median. Based on 7 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 29615 is 2.2% below its high of $1,424 in March 2025, at $1,393 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29615 changed +0.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 29615 rose 29% while median household income rose 21.5% ($62,623 to $76,117). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 29615 is 32.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,117) is $1,903 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,880); a 4-bedroom is $2,260.

Rank in Greenville

1st cheapest of 7 ZIP codes in Greenville.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29615. 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

$16,716/yr

At $1,393/mo median

Location

CityGreenville

StateSC

CountyGreenville County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29615 (Greenville, SC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 51.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

38,811

Median income

$76,117

Median age

39.5

Renters

46.8%

Age distribution

20.5%

23.7%

24.4%

20.5%

Under 1820.5%

18–3423.7%

35–5424.4%

55–6410.9%

65+20.5%

Gender

47.7%

52.3%

Male47.7%

Female52.3%

Race & ethnicity

72.5%

White72.5%

Black8.9%

Hispanic9%

Asian4%

Other5.6%

Education (25+)

14.2%

29.4%

51.9%

No HS diploma4.5%

HS diploma14.2%

Some college29.4%

Bachelor's+51.9%

Housing tenure

53.2%

46.8%

Owner53.2%

Renter46.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29615 in Greenville, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,106 → $1,393

up 25.9%

Income

$67,337 → $76,117

up 13.0%

Population

38,495 → 38,811

up 0.8%

Renter share

47.1% → 46.8%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

50.5% → 51.9%

+1.4 pts

Median age

38.9 → 39.5

+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 29615 in Greenville, SC has increased from $1,106 to $1,393, a 25.9% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $67,337 in 2021 to $76,117 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 29615 in Greenville, SC market of 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 29615

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29615 covers Greenville, SC. The median rent here is $1,393/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($76,117/yr), ZIP 29615 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29615?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,393/mo in ZIP 29615. The local median household income is $76,117/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29615?

Rent in ZIP 29615 has risen 0.6% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.2% below its high of $1,424 in March 2025.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 29615?

Asking rents in ZIP 29615 are usually lowest in December, about 0.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $14 a month. This pattern comes from 7 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 29615?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 29615 rose 29% while median household income rose 21.5%, from $62,623 to $76,117. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 29615 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29615 is one of the more affordable among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #97 of 117 at $1,393/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29615 changed +0.6%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.