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Rental Market Trends in Spartanburg, SC

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Spartanburg, SC is $1,113/month.

Rent in Spartanburg is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,113/month

Average Rent

737 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.4%

Change / Year

1,353

Available Apartments

Spartanburg rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Spartanburg average $1,049 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Spartanburg average $1,113 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Spartanburg average $1,258 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Spartanburg average $1,454 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,049/month
603 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,113/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,258/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,454/month
1,283 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,179/month
740 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,718/month
1,321 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,273/month
2,028 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,213/month
635 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$790/month
220 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,389/month
864 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,689/month
1,219 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Spartanburg, SC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $16 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Spartanburg, SC

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Spartanburg, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Spartanburg?

Based on current rent prices, Fernwood, Wadsworth Hills and Saxon are the most affordable neighborhoods in Spartanburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fernwood
$825/month
636 Sq Ft
Wadsworth Hills
$963/month
712 Sq Ft
Saxon
$998/month
682 Sq Ft
Hillcrest
$1,146/month
690 Sq Ft
Whitney
$1,149/month
698 Sq Ft
Arcadia
$1,170/month
761 Sq Ft
South Converse
$1,300/month
673 Sq Ft
Downtown Spartanburg
$1,311/month
745 Sq Ft
Drayton
$1,336/month
703 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$1,346/month
736 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Spartanburg?

Based on current rent prices, Converse Heights, Duncan Park and Cleveland Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Spartanburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Converse Heights
$1,539/month
706 Sq Ft
Duncan Park
$1,539/month
706 Sq Ft
Cleveland Park
$1,433/month
759 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$1,346/month
736 Sq Ft
Drayton
$1,336/month
703 Sq Ft
Downtown Spartanburg
$1,311/month
745 Sq Ft
South Converse
$1,300/month
673 Sq Ft
Arcadia
$1,170/month
761 Sq Ft
Whitney
$1,149/month
698 Sq Ft
Hillcrest
$1,146/month
690 Sq Ft

Which Spartanburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Spartanburg with the most apartments available are Whitney, Downtown Spartanburg and Fernwood .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Whitney
$1,149/month
698 Sq Ft
Downtown Spartanburg
$1,311/month
745 Sq Ft
Fernwood
$825/month
636 Sq Ft
Saxon
$998/month
682 Sq Ft
Converse Heights
$1,539/month
706 Sq Ft
Duncan Park
$1,539/month
706 Sq Ft
South Converse
$1,300/month
673 Sq Ft
Drayton
$1,336/month
703 Sq Ft
Hilltop
$1,346/month
736 Sq Ft
Arcadia
$1,170/month
761 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Spartanburg is $1,113, you’ll want to make about $3,710 per month or $44,520 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 Spartanburg, SC is 10.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Spartanburg is 27.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,049 - $1,454. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 11.0% less for utilities, and 0.8% more for transportation.

City

Spartanburg, SC

1,353 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Spartanburg, 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

Fernwood

Spartanburg, SC

Converse Heights

Spartanburg, SC

Studio
$903/month
$842/month
One Bedroom
$825/month
$975/month
Two Bedroom
$1,140/month
-
Three Bedroom
-
$733/month
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby

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

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    Avg Rent: $1,140/month

Apartment Communities in Spartanburg We Think You'll Love

The Bryant

The Bryant

350 Bryant Rd,
Spartanburg, SC 29303

1-3 Beds | $899 - $1,300

Palisades at Duncan

Palisades at Duncan

1010 Palisade Woods Dr,
Duncan, SC 29334

1-3 Beds | $1,420 - $1,895

Country Club Apartments

Country Club Apartments

2479 Country Club Rd,
Spartanburg, SC 29302

1-3 Beds | $935 - $1,325

Pointe Grand Spartanburg

Pointe Grand Spartanburg

3011 Grand Creek Way,
Spartanburg, SC 29301

2 Beds | $1,389 - $1,677

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Spartanburg?

The average rent in Spartanburg is $1,113 per month, which is 33.2% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Spartanburg?

The average rent for a house in Spartanburg, SC is $1,718 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Spartanburg?

The average rent for a townhome in Spartanburg, SC is $1,389 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Spartanburg?

Rents in Spartanburg, SC are increasing, with prices up 1.4% year-over-year and $16 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Spartanburg?

In Spartanburg, SC, 48% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States South Carolina Spartanburg 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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