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Union, SC Area Guide

Rural South Carolina prides itself on southern hospitality and down-home fun

Close-Knit Rural Pastoral Outdoors Community

Union is city in the Piedmont Region of South Carolina that prides itself on Southern hospitality and a strong sense of community. There are eight civic groups and over 100 churches in town dedicated to helping youth, senior citizens, and charitable causes. When Union residents aren’t helping out their neighbors, you can find them united for some classic Southern fun. Dirt and drag racing is super popular in the area. Head over to Big Buck Racing, the nation’s biggest off-road motorcycle and ATV racing series. Enjoy fresh produce harvested from the rich South Carolina soil at the Union County Farm and Craft Market. Downtown Union offers an array of things to do. Go antiquing, view art, or learn about the town’s connection to the American and Civil Wars at the museum.

Union is also home to a University of South Carolina campus. Although Union is filled with small-town charm, the area is close to the major metropolitan areas Spartanburg, Greenville, Colombia, and Charlotte if you’re looking for access to even more Southern comforts.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Union, SC is $602 for one bedroom, $677 for two bedrooms, and $777 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$602/month
672 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Union, SC is for everyday living.

Somewhat walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Monarch Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Foster Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Sims Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Union County High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site

Military Bases

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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.