Market Analysis

Greenville Rental Market

Rental investment market data and analysis · Updated November 2026

Median Home Price

$376,950

Average Monthly Rent

$1,578

Estimated Cap Rate

5.0%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

0.4%

Below 1% Rule

Rent ÷ price by zip code

0 of 4 clear the 1% rule · November 2026

ZipMedian priceMedian rentRent ÷ price
29605$350,000$1,7990.51%
29611$289,000$1,3140.45%
29607$403,900$1,6000.40%
29601$699,900$1,5990.23%

Context · FRED home price index

Market Trends

Greenville metro area — % change since 2018

Home Prices

+95.2%

Rent Index

+36.2%

-2%18%38%58%77%97%20182020202220242026

Average Rent by Bedroom

BedroomsAvg Rent
Multi-Family$1,135/mo
Apartment$1,163/mo
Condo$1,215/mo
Townhouse$1,708/mo
Single Family$1,920/mo

Sample Investment Analysis

Based on median price + average rent, 20% down, 6.8% rate, 30yr

Purchase Price$376,950
Down Payment (20%)$75,390
Monthly P&I$1,966
Monthly Rent$1,578
Est. NOI$11,362/yr
Est. Cash Flow-$1,019/mo
Cash on Cash-14.7%

The Greenville market is cash-flow negative at median prices. Look for properties 15-20% below median or with value-add potential.

What Investors Should Know About Greenville

  • 1Moderate cap rates suggest balanced cash flow and appreciation
  • 21% Rule fails at median prices — need rent of $3,770/mo to pass
  • 3Below-average rents keep entry costs low for new investors

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