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Fort Mill, SC

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Located just south of Charlotte in York County, Fort Mill combines small-town atmosphere with suburban convenience. This growing community offers housing options from downtown apartments to newer residential developments. The rental market reflects the area's desirability, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,433 monthly and two-bedroom units typically priced around $1,667. The Anne Springs Close Greenway, spanning 2,300 acres, provides preserved forest, lakes, and trails for outdoor recreation. Downtown Fort Mill features independent shops and hosts community gatherings, including the popular Strawberry Festival at Walter Elisha Park.

Fort Mill's story began in the 18th century around a British fort and Webb's Mill. Today, the area serves as home to major employers like LPL Financial and CompuCom Systems while maintaining its historic character. The Fort Mill School District serves local students, and Interstate 77 provides direct access to Charlotte's employment opportunities. The town maintains six public parks with recreational facilities, including Steele Street Park's splash pad. Residents enjoy easy access to several golf courses and Carowinds theme park. Community events throughout the year, such as the St. Philip Neri Italian Festival, bring neighbors together and celebrate local traditions.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Mill, SC is $1,404 for one bedroom, $1,600 for two bedrooms, and $1,889 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Mill has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,404/month
776 Sq Ft
House
$2,468/month
1,846 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,376/month
980 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,316/month
1,528 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

24

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Doby's Bridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

744 Students

Springfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

841 Students

Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

827 Students

Sugar Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

780 Students

Orchard Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

555 Students

Fort Mill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

634 Students

Pleasant Knoll Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

961 Students

Springfield Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

691 Students

Banks Trail Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

535 Students

Fort Mill High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,036 Students

Nation Ford High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,877 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Marvin Efird Park
  • Stream Park
  • Brixham Park
  • Ballantyne's Backyard
  • Andrew Jackson State Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.