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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

Living in Spartanburg combines historic charm with contemporary living in South Carolina's "Hub City." The community offers diverse housing options, from preserved homes in the Hampton Heights district to modern apartment communities throughout the city, with current average rents ranging from $1,089 for one-bedroom units to $1,390 for three-bedroom homes. Downtown Spartanburg features the Chapman Cultural Center and Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, adding to the area's cultural landscape. The Cottonwood Trail in the Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve offers scenic walking paths and outdoor recreation, while Wofford College and Converse University contribute to the city's educational environment.

Spartanburg's textile heritage remains visible in its historic mill villages, which have evolved into established residential neighborhoods alongside newer developments. The city's location near BMW's manufacturing facility has strengthened its economic base. Spartanburg earned its nickname "Hub City" from the railroad lines that once radiated from the city like wheel spokes, establishing its role as a transportation center. Notable areas include Hampton Heights, with its preserved Victorian and Craftsman architecture, and the developing Northside district. The rental market shows stability, with year-over-year changes ranging from 0.2% for one-bedroom units to 10.6% for four-bedroom homes, offering renters various price points and housing styles.

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 December 2025, the average apartment rent in Spartanburg, SC is $1,085 for a studio, $1,102 for one bedroom, $1,219 for two bedrooms, and $1,420 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spartanburg has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,102/month
743 Sq Ft
House
$1,693/month
1,244 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,017/month
519 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,620/month
1,048 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Spartanburg, SC is 9.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Spartanburg is 25.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,085 - $1,420. You can expect to pay 3.1% less for groceries, 7.7% less for utilities, and 1.6% 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

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

Cleveland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

463 Students

Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg

Public

Grades PK-6

320 Students

McCracken Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

926 Students

Carver Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

683 Students

Fairforest Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,054 Students

Mccarthy/Teszler Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

226 Students

Cedar Springs Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

51 Students

Broome High

Public

Grades 9-12

825 Students

Spartanburg High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,056 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

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 November 2025.