Average Rent in Greenville, SC
15 apartment buildings, 212 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
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$999/mo
Cherokee Landing
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
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Greenville, SC Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Cherokee Landing
10 Frazier Road, Greenville, SC 29617, USA
Emerald Creek Apartments
301 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
Main & Stone
18 E Stone Ave #101, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
Woodside Eleven
11 Century Dr, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
Hawthorne at the Carlyle
620 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
Rivers Edge Apartments
411 River St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
Westchester Townhomes
300 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherokee Landing 10 Frazier Road, Greenville, SC 29617, USA | $999 | $1,193 | $1.10/ft² | 4.7 (85) | 3 |
| 2 | Emerald Creek Apartments 301 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607, USA | $1,247 | $1,431 | $1.76/ft² | 4.4 (305) | 14 |
| 3 | Main & Stone 18 E Stone Ave #101, Greenville, SC 29601, USA | $1,305 | $1,742 | $2.15/ft² | 4 (117) | 26 |
| 4 | Woodside Eleven 11 Century Dr, Greenville, SC 29607, USA | $1,310 | $1,495 | $1.76/ft² | 4.9 (236) | 11 |
| 5 | Hawthorne at the Carlyle 620 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607, USA | $1,350 | $1,600 | $1.74/ft² | 4.5 (365) | 20 |
| 6 | Rivers Edge Apartments 411 River St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA | $1,354 | $1,581 | $2.63/ft² | 4.8 (152) | 6 |
| 7 | Westchester Townhomes 300 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615, USA | $1,382 | $1,382 | $1.06/ft² | 4 (83) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Cherokee Landing
4.7 (85)10 Frazier Road, Greenville, SC 29617, USA
Emerald Creek Apartments
4.4 (305)301 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
Main & Stone
4 (117)18 E Stone Ave #101, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
Woodside Eleven
4.9 (236)11 Century Dr, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
Hawthorne at the Carlyle
4.5 (365)620 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
Rivers Edge Apartments
4.8 (152)411 River St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
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Greenville, SC neighborhoods
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Greenville, SC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Greenville, SC is $1,913 per month, based on 212 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $999 at Cherokee Landing to $3,345 at Ellison on Broad Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,574/mo | $1,305/mo | 24 |
| 1 Bed | $1,687/mo | $999/mo | 100 |
| 2 Bed | $2,243/mo | $1,199/mo | 74 |
| 3 Bed | $2,373/mo | $1,381/mo | 14 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $1,687/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,243/mo. At the local median household income of $68,460, that works out to 34% 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 53% 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
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,913/mo.
Comfortable income
$92,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($999/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Greenville, SC is $68,460 , about 25% 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) | $1,913 |
| Utilities | $331 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $788 |
| Healthcare | $384 |
| Other goods and services | $615 |
| Estimated total | $4,549/mo |
Population
71,755
Median household income
$68,460
Census median rent
$1,248/mo
Census rent burden
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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $2,448 | +28% | -1.1% | 21 |
| North Charleston, SC | $1,934 | +1% | +0.1% | 13 |
| Summerville, SC | $1,791 | -6% | -1.3% | 12 |
| Rock Hill, SC | $1,494 | -22% | 0% | 10 |
| Columbia, SC | $1,958 | +2% | -4.5% | 9 |
| MT Pleasant, SC | $3,318 | +73% | -16.3% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greenville, SC?
The average rent in Greenville, SC is $1,913 per month, based on 212 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Greenville, SC?
The median asking rent in Greenville, SC is $1,770 per month, computed from 212 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,913/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Greenville, SC?
The lowest available rent in Greenville, SC starts at $999 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Greenville, SC?
1-bedroom apartments in Greenville, SC average $1,687/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $999/mo across 100 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Greenville, SC?
2-bedroom apartments in Greenville, SC average $2,243/mo. Units start from $1,199/mo across 74 units currently listed.
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