The Bower Student Living
1526 S Charles Blvd,
Greenville, NC 27858
$530 - $630
3-4 Beds
Greenville
Greenville, NC
Area Guide
Be dazzled by the Emerald City
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Living in Greenville, North Carolina combines small-city comfort with contemporary conveniences. Home to over 87,000 residents, this eastern North Carolina community serves as an educational and medical center, anchored by East Carolina University and ECU Health Medical Center. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $923 monthly and two-bedrooms at $1,066. Notable areas include the historic Uptown District, where restored buildings house local businesses, and the Medical District on the west side.
The Tar River winds through Greenville, providing opportunities for kayaking and outdoor recreation along the expanding greenway system. The city, nicknamed "The Emerald City," features regular community events like the Umbrella Market and Freeboot Fridays during ECU football season. Founded in 1774 as "Martinsborough," Greenville was later renamed to honor Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene. The city continues to expand as a regional hub while maintaining its community-focused atmosphere. Housing options span from contemporary apartment communities to established neighborhoods near the historic district.
Explore the City
There are plenty of outdoor activities in Greenville, from pickleball to fishing.
Local restaurants in Greenville are a hotspot on the weekend.
Downtown Greenville is covered in murals.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Greenville, NC is $572 for a studio, $958 for one bedroom, $1,098 for two bedrooms, and $1,309 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenville has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$958/month
697 Sq Ft
House
$1,732/month
1,188 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,197/month
991 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,377/month
987 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Greenville, NC is 1.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Greenville is 21.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $572 - $1,309. You can expect to pay 10.7% more for groceries, 0.9% less for utilities, and 4.1% more for transportation.
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Transportation
42
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.
44
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
Public
Grades PK-8
958 Students
Public
Grades 3-5
809 Students
Public
Grades K-5
768 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
600 Students
Public
Grades K-5
460 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
877 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
958 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
661 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
600 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
413 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,525 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,703 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Walter L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Pitt-Greenville
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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.