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Rental Market Trends in Greenville, NC

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Greenville, NC is $993/month.

Rent in Greenville is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$993/month

Average Rent

692 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2%

Change / Year

1,109

Available Apartments

Greenville rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Greenville average $576 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $993 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $1,127 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $1,365 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$576/month
408 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$993/month
692 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,127/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,365/month
1,217 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,316/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,676/month
1,111 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,675/month
3,420 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,196/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,580/month
1,313 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,186/month
782 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,639/month
1,235 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Greenville, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $20 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Greenville, NC

July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Greenville, NC
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

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Greenville
$998/month
680 Sq Ft
Southeast Greenville
$1,161/month
729 Sq Ft
West Greenville
$1,214/month
771 Sq Ft
Downtown Greenville
$1,235/month
737 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Greenville
$1,235/month
737 Sq Ft
West Greenville
$1,214/month
771 Sq Ft
Southeast Greenville
$1,161/month
729 Sq Ft
Southwest Greenville
$998/month
680 Sq Ft

Which Greenville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Greenville
$1,161/month
729 Sq Ft
Southwest Greenville
$998/month
680 Sq Ft
West Greenville
$1,214/month
771 Sq Ft
Downtown Greenville
$1,235/month
737 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 $993, you’ll want to make about $3,310 per month or $39,720 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 $576 - $1,365. You can expect to pay 10.3% more for groceries, 0.3% more for utilities, and 4.1% more for transportation.

City

Greenville, NC

1,109 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

Downtown Greenville

Greenville, NC

Studio
-
$601/month
One Bedroom
$950/month
$793/month
Two Bedroom
$1,191/month
$976/month
Three Bedroom
$1,778/month
$1,251/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

1-2 Beds | $1,025 - $1,225

Aspen Ridge Apartments

Aspen Ridge Apartments

2200 Bellamy Dr,
Greenville, NC 27858

2-4 Beds | $1,250 - $1,700

Harbor Pointe Apartments

Harbor Pointe Apartments

121 Harbor Pointe Ln,
Greenville, NC 27858

1-2 Beds | $950

Evolve at the Pines

Evolve at the Pines

1215 Evolve Way,
Greenville, NC 27858

1-3 Beds | $1,400 - $1,949

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Greenville?

The average rent in Greenville is $993 per month, which is 40.3% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Greenville?

The average rent for a house in Greenville, NC is $1,676 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Greenville?

The average rent for a townhome in Greenville, NC is $1,186 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Greenville?

Rents in Greenville, NC are increasing, with prices up 2.0% year-over-year and $20 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.

United States North Carolina Greenville Rental Trends

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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