Sunset Pointe Apartments
3535 E 10th St,
Greenville, NC 27858
3-4 Beds | $1,350 - $1,400
Rental Market Trends in Greenville, NC
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Greenville, NC is $992/month.
Rent in Greenville is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$992/month
Average Rent
692 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.7%
Change / Year
1,001
Available Apartments
Greenville rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Greenville average $601 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $992 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $1,119 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $1,368 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Greenville, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $17 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Greenville, NC
September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
15%
Below $700/month
47%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
4%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Greenville?
Based on current rent prices, Southwest Greenville, Southeast Greenville and West Greenville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Greenville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Greenville?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Greenville, West Greenville and Southeast Greenville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Greenville.
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Which Greenville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Greenville with the most apartments available are Southwest Greenville, Southeast Greenville and West Greenville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Greenville, NC?
Because the average rent in Greenville is $992, you’ll want to make about $3,306 per month or $39,672 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Greenville, NC is 1.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Greenville is 21.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $601 - $1,368. You can expect to pay 10.3% more for groceries, 0.3% more for utilities, and 4.1% more for transportation.
How does Greenville, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Greenville, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Greenville Area GuideStudio
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$649/month
One Bedroom
$944/month
$794/month
Two Bedroom
$1,212/month
$969/month
Three Bedroom
$1,750/month
$1,251/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Greenville?
The average rent in Greenville is $992 per month, which is 40.4% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Greenville?
The average rent for a house in Greenville, NC is $1,846 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Greenville?
The average rent for a townhome in Greenville, NC is $1,175 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Greenville?
Rents in Greenville, NC are increasing, with prices up 1.7% year-over-year and $17 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Greenville?
In Greenville, NC, 47% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/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 September 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.