← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Greenville, SC, over the past three years
Rent in Greenville, SC
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,572
1-year change
+1.9%
3-year change
+7.5%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.4%
Rents in Greenville rose +1.9%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.9% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Greenville, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,572 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,575 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,564 |
| May 2026 | $1,547 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,545 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,542 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,541 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,526 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,523 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,519 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,523 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,532 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,543 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,548 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,551 |
| May 2025 | $1,548 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,555 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,553 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,546 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,528 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,512 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,501 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,493 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,490 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,495 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,495 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,496 |
| May 2024 | $1,484 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,470 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,459 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,462 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,468 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,471 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,468 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,464 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,460 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,462 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,490 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,580 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,610 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,840 |
City typical rent × SC bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 29601 | $1,841 | +3.3% |
| 29605 | $1,757 | +4.0% |
| 29607 | $1,533 | +1.0% |
| 29609 | $1,521 | +4.2% |
| 29611 | $1,609 | +3.1% |
| 29615 | $1,355 | −0.6% |
| 29617 | $1,719 | +3.3% |
Negotiating a renewal in Greenville
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Greenville, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.6% to +4.2%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.