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ZIP 29681

Pop. 68,650·Greenville County·49th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,769/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$196
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 29681 · $1,769
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,610
Research median
$1,800/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
$21,228/yr
At $1,769/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyGreenville County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.6% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29681 (Simpsonville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 51.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
68,650
Median income
$114,986
Median age
39.1
Renters
15.4%
Age distribution
27%
17.7%
28.1%
12.9%
14.3%
Under 1827%
18–3417.7%
35–5428.1%
55–6412.9%
65+14.3%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
72.7%
White72.7%
Black11.7%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian3.2%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
18.3%
27.3%
51.4%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma18.3%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+51.4%
Housing tenure
84.6%
15.4%
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29681 in Simpsonville, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,441 → $1,769
up 22.8%
Income
$94,726 → $114,986
up 21.4%
Population
65,829 → 68,650
up 4.3%
Renter share
13% → 15.4%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
48.6% → 51.4%
+2.8 pts
Median age
37.2 → 39.1
+1.9 yrs

Rent in ZIP 29681 in Simpsonville, SC has increased 22.8% since 2021, going from about $1,441 per month to roughly $1,769 today. Household income in the area moved from $94,726 to $114,986 across the same window, up 21.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 65,829 to 68,650 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% change. About 15.4% of households rent today, against 13% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.6% to 51.4%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 29681 in Simpsonville, SC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29681 covers Simpsonville, SC. The median rent here is $1,769/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($114,986/yr), ZIP 29681 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29681?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29681 (Simpsonville, SC) is $1,769. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29681 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29681's median rent of $1,769/mo is $196 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29681 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29681 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #49 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,769/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29681?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,769/mo in ZIP 29681. The local median household income is $114,986/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29681?

Rent in ZIP 29681 has decreased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29681 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29681 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,769/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($114,986/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29681 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29681 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.4% of ZIP 29681 households are renters, while 84.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29681 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29681 compare to the rest of Simpsonville?

ZIP 29681 is more affordable than Simpsonville overall. At $1,769/mo, it's $44 below the Simpsonville citywide median of $1,813/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29681 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29681 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,769/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 29681's median household income ($114,986/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29681 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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