Average Rent in Greenville, SC
13 apartment buildings, 159 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,017/mo
Cheapest
$1,222/mo
Properties
13
Units
159
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Greenville, SC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Greenville, SC Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Emerald Creek Apartments
301 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
Hawthorne at the Carlyle
620 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
Adams Hill
355 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615, USA
Woodside Eleven
11 Century Dr, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
408 Jackson
366 Field St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
Rivers Edge Apartments
411 River St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
400 RHETT
400 Rhett St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerald Creek Apartments 301 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607, USA | $1,222 | $1,380 | $1.55 | 4.4 (305) | 6 |
| 2 | Hawthorne at the Carlyle 620 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607, USA | $1,259 | $1,473 | $1.58 | 4.5 (365) | 21 |
| 3 | Adams Hill 355 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615, USA | $1,395 | $1,629 | $1.64 | 4.4 (98) | 41 |
| 4 | Woodside Eleven 11 Century Dr, Greenville, SC 29607, USA | $1,419 | $1,689 | $1.73 | 4.9 (236) | 14 |
| 5 | 408 Jackson 366 Field St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA | $1,500 | $1,500 | $2.22 | 4.9 (109) | 1 |
| 6 | Rivers Edge Apartments 411 River St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA | $1,530 | $1,815 | $2.29 | 4.8 (152) | 5 |
| 7 | 400 RHETT 400 Rhett St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA | $1,570 | $1,852 | $2.36 | 4.6 (108) | 9 |
Explore Each Property
Emerald Creek Apartments
4.4 (305)301 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
Hawthorne at the Carlyle
4.5 (365)620 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
Adams Hill
4.4 (98)355 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615, USA
Woodside Eleven
4.9 (236)11 Century Dr, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
408 Jackson
4.9 (109)366 Field St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
Rivers Edge Apartments
4.8 (152)411 River St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
Greenville, SC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Greenville, SC is $2,017 per month, based on 159 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,222 at Emerald Creek Apartments to $1,950 at Stone Property Management.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,186/mo | $1,799/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $1,785/mo | $1,222/mo | 76 |
| 2 Bed | $2,059/mo | $1,393/mo | 63 |
| 3 Bed | $2,389/mo | $1,898/mo | 11 |
| 4 Bed | $3,600/mo | $3,600/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Greenville, SC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Greenville, SC averages $1,785/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,059/mo. At the local median household income of $68,460, that works out to 35% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Greenville, SC at $1,248/mo. The current tracked market average runs 62% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Greenville, SC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Greenville, SC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$81,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,017/mo.
Comfortable income
$97,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,222/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.
Median household income in Greenville, SC is $68,460 , about 29% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Greenville, SC
Overall prices in Greenville, SC runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Greenville, SC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,017 |
| Utilities | $331 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $788 |
| Healthcare | $384 |
| Other goods and services | $615 |
| Estimated total | $4,653/mo |
Population
71,755
Median household income
$68,460
Census median rent
$1,248/mo
Rent as % of income
30.2%
Median age
34.8
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in South Carolina
How Greenville, SC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Greenville, SC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $2,534 | +26% | 20 |
| North Charleston, SC | $1,920 | -5% | 13 |
| Summerville, SC | $1,798 | -11% | 10 |
| Columbia, SC | $1,634 | -19% | 10 |
| Rock Hill, SC | $1,425 | -29% | 6 |
| MT Pleasant, SC | $3,926 | +95% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greenville, SC?
The average rent in Greenville, SC is $2,017 per month, based on 159 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Greenville, SC?
The lowest available rent in Greenville, SC starts at $1,222 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Greenville, SC?
1-bedroom apartments in Greenville, SC average $1,785/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,222/mo across 76 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Greenville, SC?
2-bedroom apartments in Greenville, SC average $2,059/mo. Units start from $1,393/mo across 63 units currently listed.
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