ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29651

Part of Greer, SC

Pop. 56,599·Greenville County·67th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,614/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.0%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$318

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 29651 · $1,614

More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,040

1 BR

$1,090

2 BR

$1,190

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR+

$1,720

Research median

$1,190/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 29651 usually run 1.5% below trend in January and 1.1% above it in August, about $42 a month apart at today's median. Based on 7 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 29651 is 0% below its high of $1,614 in August 2026, at $1,614 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29651 changed +2.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 29651 is 48.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($82,705) is $2,068 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,720).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 29687, 4 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,380/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29651. 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

$19,368/yr

At $1,614/mo median

Location

CityGreer

StateSC

CountyGreenville County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29651 (Greer, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

56,599

Median income

$82,705

Median age

40.3

Renters

19.2%

Age distribution

25.2%

18.8%

27.5%

17.5%

Under 1825.2%

18–3418.8%

35–5427.5%

55–6411.1%

65+17.5%

Gender

49.6%

50.4%

Male49.6%

Female50.4%

Race & ethnicity

72.6%

12.1%

White72.6%

Black10.6%

Hispanic12.1%

Asian1.6%

Other3%

Education (25+)

27.5%

27.9%

34.9%

No HS diploma9.6%

HS diploma27.5%

Some college27.9%

Bachelor's+34.9%

Housing tenure

80.8%

19.2%

Owner80.8%

Renter19.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29651 in Greer, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,154 → $1,614

up 39.9%

Income

$65,691 → $82,705

up 25.9%

Population

51,256 → 56,599

up 10.4%

Renter share

20.1% → 19.2%

-0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

30.9% → 34.9%

+4.0 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 29651 in Greer, SC paid around $1,154 a month. That figure now sits near $1,614, up 39.9% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $65,691 to $82,705 across the same window, up 25.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 29651 in Greer, SC adding about 5,343 residents over the five-year window, up 10.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.9% to 34.9% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 29651 in Greer, SC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29651 covers Greer, SC. The median rent here is $1,614/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($82,705/yr), ZIP 29651 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29651?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,614/mo in ZIP 29651. The local median household income is $82,705/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29651?

Rent in ZIP 29651 has risen 2.0% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0% below its high of $1,614 in August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 29651?

Asking rents in ZIP 29651 are usually lowest in January, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $42 a month. This pattern comes from 7 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 29651 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29651 is in the middle among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #67 of 117 at $1,614/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29651 changed +2.0%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.