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Rental Market Trends in Greenville, NC

What is the average rent in Greenville, NC?

$970/month

Average Rent

694 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Greenville, NC is $970 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Greenville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Greenville, you can expect to pay about $574 per month for a studio, $970 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,117 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,362 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$574/month
408 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$970/month
694 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,117/month
964 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,362/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,977/month
1,569 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,360/month
1,115 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,193/month
693 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,711/month
1,269 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Greenville, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $5 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Greenville, NC
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Greenville, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
18% Below $700/month
46% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Greenville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
River Park North
$827/month
660 Sq Ft
Southwest Greenville
$1,031/month
727 Sq Ft
Downtown Greenville
$1,131/month
709 Sq Ft
Southeast Greenville
$1,169/month
737 Sq Ft
West Greenville
$1,175/month
740 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Greenville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Greenville
$1,175/month
740 Sq Ft
Southeast Greenville
$1,169/month
737 Sq Ft
Downtown Greenville
$1,131/month
709 Sq Ft
Southwest Greenville
$1,031/month
727 Sq Ft
River Park North
$827/month
660 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 West Greenville .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Greenville
$1,169/month
737 Sq Ft
Downtown Greenville
$1,131/month
709 Sq Ft
West Greenville
$1,175/month
740 Sq Ft
Southwest Greenville
$1,031/month
727 Sq Ft
River Park North
$827/month
660 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 $970, you’ll want to make about $3,233 per month or $38,796 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 $574 - $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

1,407 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

River Park North

Greenville, NC

West Greenville

Greenville, NC

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,088/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,160/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,407/month
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Apartment communities in Greenville we think you'll love

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Greenville, NC 27858

$1,025 - $1,250

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Pirates Cove Student Living

Pirates Cove Student Living

3305 E 10th St,
Greenville, NC 27858

$580 - $700

3-4 Beds

Aspen Ridge Apartments

Aspen Ridge Apartments

2200 Bellamy Dr,
Greenville, NC 27858

$1,250 - $1,700

2-4 Beds

Harbor Pointe Apartments

Harbor Pointe Apartments

121 Harbor Pointe Ln,
Greenville, NC 27858

$775 - $1,200

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Greenville, NC

Keystone Management Co., Inc.
Keystone Management Co., Inc.
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    Communities

  • 7,660

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

16 Communities in Greenville
Hawthorne Residential Partners
Hawthorne Residential Partners
  • 248

    Communities

  • 59,853

    Units

  • 111

    Cities

7 Communities in Greenville
WNY Holdings LLC
WNY Holdings LLC
  • 12

    Communities

  • 853

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

7 Communities in Greenville
Taft Family Ventures
Taft Family Ventures
  • 16

    Communities

  • 3,164

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

6 Communities in Greenville
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 320

    Communities

  • 78,002

    Units

  • 146

    Cities

2 Communities in Greenville
Yugo
Yugo
  • 51

    Communities

  • 10,995

    Units

  • 41

    Cities

2 Communities in Greenville
Preiss
Preiss
  • 48

    Communities

  • 9,732

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

2 Communities in Greenville
RR Living
RR Living
  • 32

    Communities

  • 8,450

    Units

  • 26

    Cities

2 Communities in Greenville

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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.

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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