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Rental Market Trends in Greenville, SC

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Greenville, SC is $1,286/month.

Rent in Greenville is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,286/month

Average Rent

743 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.1%

Change / Year

4,796

Available Apartments

Greenville rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Greenville average $1,332 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $1,286 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $1,521 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Greenville average $1,797 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,332/month
539 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,286/month
743 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,521/month
1,059 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,797/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,175/month
489 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,469/month
889 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,914/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,575/month
1,916 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,286/month
306 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,445/month
747 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,590/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,583/month
1,049 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,872/month
1,308 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Greenville, SC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $15 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Greenville, SC

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Greenville, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
15% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% 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, Augusta Street Area, Overbrook and Eastside are the most affordable neighborhoods in Greenville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Augusta Street Area
$1,153/month
743 Sq Ft
Overbrook
$1,250/month
732 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,303/month
739 Sq Ft
Eastside Greenville
$1,303/month
739 Sq Ft
North Greenville
$1,304/month
778 Sq Ft
South Downtown
$1,356/month
693 Sq Ft
Pleasantburg
$1,488/month
749 Sq Ft
Berea
$1,502/month
791 Sq Ft
North Main Area
$1,530/month
699 Sq Ft
Falls Park
$1,576/month
656 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Greenville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Downtown
$1,829/month
730 Sq Ft
West Greenville
$1,802/month
790 Sq Ft
East Downtown
$1,770/month
738 Sq Ft
Downtown Greenville
$1,709/month
781 Sq Ft
Cotton Street Area
$1,701/month
674 Sq Ft
Southernside
$1,699/month
695 Sq Ft
White Horse
$1,686/month
836 Sq Ft
Green Avenue Area
$1,590/month
676 Sq Ft
Falls Park
$1,576/month
656 Sq Ft
North Main Area
$1,530/month
699 Sq Ft

Which Greenville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,303/month
739 Sq Ft
Eastside Greenville
$1,303/month
739 Sq Ft
Downtown Greenville
$1,709/month
781 Sq Ft
Pleasantburg
$1,488/month
749 Sq Ft
Berea
$1,502/month
791 Sq Ft
White Horse
$1,686/month
836 Sq Ft
West Downtown
$1,829/month
730 Sq Ft
North Greenville
$1,304/month
778 Sq Ft
Southernside
$1,699/month
695 Sq Ft
East Downtown
$1,770/month
738 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Greenville is $1,286, you’ll want to make about $4,286 per month or $51,432 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, SC is 9.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Greenville is 27.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,286 - $1,797. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 11.7% less for utilities, and 3.7% less for transportation.

City

Greenville, SC

4,796 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Greenville, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Greenville, SC 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

Augusta Street Area

Greenville, SC

West Downtown

Greenville, SC

Studio
-
$1,666/month
One Bedroom
$688/month
$1,889/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,704/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,329/month
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Mauldin

    Mauldin

    Avg Rent: $1,182/month

  • Taylors

    Taylors

    Avg Rent: $1,115/month

  • Simpsonville

    Simpsonville

    Avg Rent: $1,305/month

Apartment Communities in Greenville We Think You'll Love

American Spinning Mill

American Spinning Mill

31 Victor St,
Greenville, SC 29609

1-4 Beds | $1,230 - $2,325

Water Tower Apartments

Water Tower Apartments

1250 Water Tower Cir,
Greenville, SC 29601

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,299 - $2,014

Evolve at Homestead

Evolve at Homestead

2001 Double Creek Pl,
Greenville, SC 29607

1-3 Beds | $1,459 - $2,045

POINTE AT GREENVILLE APARTMENTS

POINTE AT GREENVILLE APARTMENTS

3 Vantage Way,
Greenville, SC 29611

1-3 Beds | $1,245 - $1,970

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Greenville?

The average rent in Greenville is $1,286 per month, which is 22.8% 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, SC is $1,914 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Greenville?

The average rent for a townhome in Greenville, SC is $1,583 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Greenville?

The average rent for a condo in Greenville, SC is $1,286 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Greenville?

Rents in Greenville, SC are increasing, with prices up 1.1% year-over-year and $15 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Greenville?

In Greenville, SC, 49% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States South 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 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.

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