University of South Carolina Upstate

Spartanburg, SC

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University of South Carolina Upstate - Spartanburg, SC Area Guide

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Founded in 1967, the University of South Carolina Upstate empowers students by challenging them academically, supporting them personally, and pushing them to the boundaries of their potential. Graduates leave USC Upstate prepared to participate as responsible citizens in a diverse, global, and knowledge-based society, pursue excellence in their chosen careers, and continue learning throughout life. Positioned in one of the most dynamic, opportunity-rich locations in the South, USC Upstate is nearby plenty of apartments, houses, and townhomes available for rent in Spartanburg and Boiling Springs. Commuting and traveling from Upstate’s campus is easy with convenience to Interstates 85 and 585. Upstate’s vibrant campus community is enriched by a range of student organizations, NCAA Division I Spartan athletics, multicultural programs, leadership exploration and development, Spartan Speakers Lecture Series, and Upstate expeditions. The City of Spartanburg is a college town home to several breweries, museums, and natural amenities like Croft State Park. A variety of destinations are within a three-hour drive of Upstate’s campus, including Charlotte, Asheville, Atlanta, Charleston, Knoxville, and Raleigh.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Spartanburg, SC is $1,085 for a studio, $1,097 for one bedroom, $1,250 for two bedrooms, and $1,454 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spartanburg has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 624 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,085/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 734 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,097/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,010 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,250/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,233 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,454/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Pine St. Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

646 Students

Woodland Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

393 Students

Cannons Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

393 Students

High Point Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

1,251 Students

Cleveland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

463 Students

High Point Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

1,251 Students

McCracken Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

926 Students

Clifdale Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

695 Students

Carver Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

683 Students

Fairforest Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,054 Students

Broome High

Public

Grades 9-12

825 Students

High Point Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

1,251 Students

Spartanburg High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,056 Students

Pine Street Elementary

Public

Grades 9

534 Students

Mccarthy/Teszler Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

226 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Spartanburg Science Center
  • Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve
  • Croft State Park
  • HollyWild Animal Park

Airports

  • Greenville Spartanburg 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 February 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.