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Greenwood, SC

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Savor the charms of this dynamic college town

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Nestled in South Carolina, Greenwood combines historic charm with contemporary living. Home to Lander University, the city's downtown area preserves its heritage while embracing growth. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $874 monthly, while three-bedroom homes average $1,246. Studio apartments have seen a 45% increase year-over-year, reflecting the area's expanding rental market.

Lake Greenwood, with its 212 miles of shoreline, offers extensive opportunities for boating and fishing. The city celebrates its horticultural heritage through the South Carolina Festival of Flowers, featuring 42 topiaries throughout downtown each summer. Uptown Greenwood maintains its historic architecture while housing an array of local businesses. The area's manufacturing and healthcare sectors contribute significantly to the local economy, while events like the Festival of Discovery showcase regional barbecue traditions and blues music.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Greenwood, SC is $1,292 for a studio, $964 for one bedroom, $1,124 for two bedrooms, and $1,396 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenwood has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$964/month
610 Sq Ft
House
$1,251/month
753 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,466/month
1,094 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Greenwood, SC

Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

35

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

Woodfields Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

758 Students

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

572 Students

Mathews Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

542 Students

Merrywood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

515 Students

Pinecrest Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

416 Students

Westview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

674 Students

Northside Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

698 Students

Brewer Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

617 Students

Greenwood High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,730 Students

Emerald High

Public

Grades 9-12

812 Students

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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.