Magnolia Ridge Apartments
266 Goldmine Springs Rd,
Gaffney, SC 29340
Studio - 4 Beds | $859 - $1,409
Rental Market Trends in Gaffney, SC
What is the average rent in Gaffney, SC?
$882/month
Average Rent
617 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.2%
Increase in the Last Year
Gaffney, SC Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Gaffney, SC is $882 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,661/month, making renting in Gaffney more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Gaffney average $827 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Gaffney average $882 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Gaffney average $1,083 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Gaffney average $1,212 or more per month.
Data Updated: July 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Gaffney, SC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $20 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2026
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Rent Ranges in Gaffney, SC
Last Updated July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
33%
$700 - $1,000/month
67%
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0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gaffney, SC?
Because the average rent in Gaffney is $882, you’ll want to make about $2,940 per month or $35,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Gaffney?
The average rent in Gaffney is $882 per month, which is 46.9% lower than the national average of $1,661.
What is the average rent for a condo in Gaffney?
The average rent for a condo in Gaffney, SC is $825 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Gaffney?
Rents in Gaffney, SC are increasing, with prices up 2.2% year-over-year and $20 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Gaffney?
In Gaffney, SC, 67% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.