Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

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Winthrop University - Rock Hill, SC

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History and scholarship define one of the top universities in the South

Public Liberal Arts Historic Urban Walkable

Enrolling around 6,000 students, Winthrop University is a small institution that has served as a major academic fixture in the region since 1886. Winthrop has developed into one of the top schools in the south, ranked highly among regional universities nationally ranked for its business program. The picturesque campus is anchored by the timeless architecture of Tillman Hall, with many other historic red brick buildings filling the grounds. The Winthrop Eagles men’s basketball program has historically been highly competitive in the Big South Conference, and home games at Winthrop Coliseum commonly draw huge crowds from around the community.

Winthrop’s hometown of Rock Hill is a fairly small city in north central South Carolina, about an hour north of Columbia and thirty minutes south of Charlotte, NC. The area around the campus is mostly residential, with a cluster of shops and restaurants lining Cherry Rd. on the north side. The charming Downtown district is only a few blocks to the south, offering up more terrific options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Legal Remedy Brewing is a major after-hours hotspot, and Amelie’s French Bakery has become a wildly popular breakfast destination.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Rock Hill, SC is $1,179 for a studio, $1,291 for one bedroom, $1,445 for two bedrooms, and $1,721 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rock Hill has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 494 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,179/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 712 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,291/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,037 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,445/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,278 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,721/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

39

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.

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

Ebinport Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

459 Students

Independence Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

567 Students

India Hook Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

559 Students

Mount Gallant Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

516 Students

Ebenezer Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

475 Students

Dutchman Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

909 Students

Saluda Trail Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

780 Students

Rawlinson Road Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

661 Students

Castle Heights Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

738 Students

W. C. Sullivan Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

808 Students

Rock Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,945 Students

Northwestern High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,774 Students

South Pointe High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,196 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of York County Settlemyre Planetarium

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International

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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 2025.