Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,291
Population
82,315
Renter Mix
57% Rent
Nestled at the foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains, about halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte along I-85, Greenville offers big-city excitement coupled with small-town simplicity. A burgeoning food scene and exceptional amenities plus a hospitable, close-knit community and easy access to nature account for this juxtaposition.
Greenville is teeming with options for modern adventures. Renting in Greenville affords you the opportunity to bike the expansive Swamp Rabbit Trail, catch a baseball game at Fluor Field, take in stunning views on the Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy, watch a play at the Peace Center, meet the animals at Greenville Zoo, and purchase your next gift at Haywood Mall. You can also attend Artisphere, a three-day outdoor event which draws acclaimed international artists to Greenville every year.
Greenville maintains access to major highways as well as Greenville Downtown Airport and Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, allowing for simple travels and commutes.
The McBee Avenue Area is a welcoming place, surrounded by parks and great amenities.
Pedestrian-friendly walkways run throughout the McBee Avenue area in Greenville.
The Liberty Bridge is a major attraction in downtown Greenville.
Downtown Greenville hosts the Saturday Market by TD Bank from May to October.
The Bon Secours Wellness Arena hosts many sporting events in Greenville.
Built in 1820, Poinsett Bridge is the oldest bridge in the state
Median Household Income
$68,083
Average: $100,444
Education
34,875
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
43,808
Workers Employed
Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
16%
Housing Distribution
Greenville has more renters than homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Greenville, SC is $1,356 for a studio, $1,289 for one bedroom, $1,512 for two bedrooms, and $1,776 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenville has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
The cost of living in Greenville, SC is 9.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Greenville is 26.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,299 - $1,776. You can expect to pay 1.3% less for groceries, 11.4% less for utilities, and 3.1% less for transportation.
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades K-5
743 Students
Public
Grades K-5
743 Students
Public
Grades K-5
557 Students
Augusta Circle Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
557 Students
Public
Grades K-5
534 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
690 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,610 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,006 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
775 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
756 Students
Greenville Technical Charter High School
Public
Grades 9-12
498 Students
Governor's School For Arts And Humanities
Public
Grades 9-12
219 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,076 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
999 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,831 Students
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† 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.
