Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,110
Population
42,749
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Family-friendly Southern city offering that traditional feel of comfort.
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,312
Average: $64,520
Education
10,340
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,675
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Spartanburg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Spartanburg, SC is $1,089 for a studio, $1,103 for one bedroom, $1,249 for two bedrooms, and $1,450 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spartanburg has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,103/month
734 Sq Ft
House
$1,778/month
1,325 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,654/month
862 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Spartanburg, SC is 10.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Spartanburg is 27.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,091 - $1,456. You can expect to pay 2.5% less for groceries, 10.7% less for utilities, and 1.6% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Spartanburg, SC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
646 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,251 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
463 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,251 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
926 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
695 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
683 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,054 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
825 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,251 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,056 Students
Public
Grades 9
534 Students
Mccarthy/Teszler Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-12
226 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Spartanburg Science Center
- Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve
- Croft State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Greenville Spartanburg International
Top Apartments in Spartanburg
Houses for Rent in Spartanburg
Property Management Companies in Spartanburg, SC
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28
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Hamilton Point Investments
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33
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Willow Bridge
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718
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Harbor Group Management
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185
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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.