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Rental Market Trends in Greenville, NC

What is the average rent in Greenville, NC?

$976/month

Average Rent

692 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

Greenville, NC Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Greenville, NC is $976 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Greenville more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Greenville average $575 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $976 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $1,123 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $1,362 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$575/month
408 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$976/month
692 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,123/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,362/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,159/month
966 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,767/month
1,264 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,450/month
2,024 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$805/month
505 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,199/month
621 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,655/month
1,118 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Greenville, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $8 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Greenville, NC
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Greenville, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
47% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Greenville?

Based on current rent prices, Southwest Greenville, Downtown Greenville and West Greenville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Greenville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Greenville
$1,025/month
715 Sq Ft
Downtown Greenville
$1,186/month
725 Sq Ft
West Greenville
$1,187/month
749 Sq Ft
Southeast Greenville
$1,215/month
743 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Greenville?

Based on current rent prices, Southeast Greenville, West Greenville and Downtown Greenville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Greenville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Greenville
$1,215/month
743 Sq Ft
West Greenville
$1,187/month
749 Sq Ft
Downtown Greenville
$1,186/month
725 Sq Ft
Southwest Greenville
$1,025/month
715 Sq Ft

Which Greenville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Greenville with the most apartments available are Southeast Greenville, Downtown Greenville and Southwest Greenville .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Greenville
$1,215/month
743 Sq Ft
Downtown Greenville
$1,186/month
725 Sq Ft
Southwest Greenville
$1,025/month
715 Sq Ft
West Greenville
$1,187/month
749 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Greenville, NC?

Because the average rent in Greenville is $976, you’ll want to make about $3,253 per month or $39,036 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 1.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Greenville is 21.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $575 - $1,362. You can expect to pay 10.3% more for groceries, 1.0% less for utilities, and 4.1% more for transportation.

City

Greenville, NC

1,209 Available Apartments for Rent

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Southwest Greenville

Greenville, NC

Southeast Greenville

Greenville, NC

Studio
-
$549/month
One Bedroom
$945/month
$994/month
Two Bedroom
$1,203/month
$1,044/month
Three Bedroom
$1,768/month
$1,362/month
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Apartment communities in Greenville we think you'll love

Kings Place Apartments

Kings Place Apartments

3002 Kingston Cir,
Greenville, NC 27858

$1,025 - $1,250

1-2 Beds

Harbor Pointe Apartments

Harbor Pointe Apartments

121 Harbor Pointe Ln,
Greenville, NC 27858

$950 - $1,050

1-2 Beds

Evolve at the Pines

Evolve at the Pines

1215 Evolve Way,
Greenville, NC 27858

$1,411 - $2,890

1-3 Beds

Sunset Pointe Apartments

Sunset Pointe Apartments

3535 E 10th St,
Greenville, NC 27858

$1,350 - $1,475

3-4 Beds

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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 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.

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