Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
13%
Greenville, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$982
Population
97,323
Renter Mix
64% Rent
Be dazzled by the Emerald City
Fast-Growing
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University
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Medical
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
The Greenway at Town Commons Park runs along the Tar River.
Many ECU students live in the West Greenville neighborhood.
Not far from West Greenville, the downtown has a small arts district.
Greenville Mall is just a few miles west of Brook Valley.
Brook Valley residents flock to Town Common for live music on the riverfront on Thursday's.
There are plenty of outdoor activities in Greenville, from pickleball to fishing.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,438
Average: $63,200
Education
29,118
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
48,507
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Greenville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
64%
Non-Renters
36%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Greenville, NC is $575 for a studio, $975 for one bedroom, $1,125 for two bedrooms, and $1,372 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenville has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$975/month
692 Sq Ft
House
$1,669/month
1,302 Sq Ft
Condo
$805/month
505 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,403/month
827 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Greenville, NC is 1.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Greenville is 21.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $575 - $1,369. You can expect to pay 10.3% more for groceries, 1.0% less for utilities, and 4.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Greenville, NC is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
809 Students
Public
Grades K-5
123 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
958 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
365 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
365 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
877 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
958 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
661 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
661 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
413 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
211 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,703 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,703 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,525 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
21 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Walter L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Pitt-Greenville
Top Apartments in Greenville
Houses for Rent in Greenville
Property Management Companies in Greenville, NC
Keystone Management Co., Inc.
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Hawthorne Residential Partners
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110
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Taft Family Ventures
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15
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3,070
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10
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6 Communities in Greenville
Monarch Investment and Management Group
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320
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77,950
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146
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Yugo
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52
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Preiss
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48
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28
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.