Rock Hill

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Rock Hill, SC

Area Guide

Greater Charlotte city champions the outdoors and the arts.

Commuter Suburban Convenient

Welcome to Rock Hill, South Carolina's fifth-largest city, located 25 miles south of Charlotte. Downtown features a historic district with twelve preserved buildings from 1840, now home to local shops and restaurants. The Catawba River's Riverwalk offers paths for walking and cycling, plus access points for kayaking. Winthrop University's campus brings educational opportunities and cultural events to the community. Current rental trends show average prices ranging from $1,080 for studios to $1,691 for three-bedroom units, with most options showing slight increases over the past year.

Rock Hill holds the distinction of producing more NFL players per capita than any other U.S. city, earning its nickname "Football City USA." The annual Come-See-Me Festival celebrates local culture each spring with art displays, food vendors, and community events. Neighborhoods like Newport and Ebenezer each offer their own character, with housing options ranging from apartments to historic homes. The city's public art installations include the Mural Mile and Freedom Walkway, while sports facilities like Manchester Meadows Soccer Complex and the Giordana Velodrome serve both recreational and competitive athletes. One-bedroom apartments average $1,269, showing a slight decrease of 0.74% over the past year.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Rock Hill, SC is $1,149 for a studio, $1,300 for one bedroom, $1,435 for two bedrooms, and $1,702 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rock Hill has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,300/month
713 Sq Ft
House
$1,696/month
1,138 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,380/month
323 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,011/month
1,512 Sq Ft
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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

Mount Holly Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

549 Students

Mount Gallant Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

516 Students

Sunset Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

491 Students

Lesslie Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

488 Students

Oakdale Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

517 Students

Dutchman Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

909 Students

Rawlinson Road Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

661 Students

W. C. Sullivan Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

808 Students

Castle Heights Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

738 Students

Saluda Trail Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

780 Students

Northwestern High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,774 Students

South Pointe High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,196 Students

Rock Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,945 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of York County Settlemyre Planetarium

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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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.