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Spartanburg, SC

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Family-friendly Southern city offering that traditional feel of comfort.

Southern Quaint Family-Friendly Southern Charm

Spartanburg, South Carolina is just the charming city that you’ve been dreaming of. Quaint and traditional, this family-friendly Southern city offers a tranquil atmosphere of shade-covered avenues, high trees, and that lulling feel of comfort.

With so much to offer, you’ll love calling Spartanburg home. Check out the local breweries, and play Frisbee in the tranquil parks. Have the ultimate car-loving experience at BMW Zentrum, or take a family trip to the Hollywild Animal Park or the Hub City Railroad Museum. The easygoing mix of atmosphere and personality makes Spartanburg, South Carolina a charming place to call home. When looking for your next apartment, let Spartanburg’s Southern charm and hospitality lead you right to your front door.

Explore the City

Wofford College has been drawing students to Spartanburg since 1854.

Brightly painted light bulbs are found in teh Spartanburg downtown area.

Greenville Spartanburg Airport is a busy regional hub for travel across the USA.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Spartanburg, SC is $1,077 for a studio, $1,117 for one bedroom, $1,253 for two bedrooms, and $1,441 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spartanburg has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,117/month
743 Sq Ft
House
$1,674/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,290/month
769 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,734/month
1,291 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Spartanburg, SC is 9.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Spartanburg is 23.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,077 - $1,441. You can expect to pay 2.9% less for groceries, 7.1% less for utilities, and 1.0% more for transportation.

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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

37

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

Cannons Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

393 Students

Clifdale Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

289 Students

Pine St. Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

646 Students

Jesse Boyd Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

495 Students

Cleveland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

463 Students

Fairforest Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,054 Students

McCracken Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

926 Students

Carver Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

683 Students

Mccarthy/Teszler Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

226 Students

Cedar Springs Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

51 Students

Spartanburg High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,056 Students

Broome High

Public

Grades 9-12

825 Students

Pine Street Elementary

Public

Grades 9

509 Students

Mccarthy/Teszler Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

226 Students

Cedar Springs Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

51 Students

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Spartanburg Science Center
  • Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve
  • Croft State 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 June 2025.