Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Greenville, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Greenville, NC rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters today are paying $20 less per month on average than last year, and the market declined 2.0% month over month.
Compared to national trends
Greenville sits 31.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a smaller market with 346 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Greenville run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $799/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,062/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,400/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Greenville
$1,300/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Greenville is $1,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Greenville
346
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Greenville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Greenville, NC
Average rent prices in Greenville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Greenville, NC
Rent prices in Greenville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Greenville is $975, whereas a house costs $1,608. 1-bedroom apartments in Greenville run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 |  5% | - | |
1 bedroom | $799 | 2% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,062 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 2% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cypress Landing | $1,325 | |
Pamlico Beach | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | 4% | 17% | |
Condos | $1,300 | 1% | 2% | |
Houses | $1,608 | 1% | 7% | |
Rooms | $574 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Cypress Landing
Average rent
$1,325
Pamlico Beach
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,608
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$574
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Greenville, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Greenville, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Greenville and Belhaven by all bedroom counts and property types.
Greenville
32%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Greenville, NC is 10% lower than the median rent in Belhaven, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,450
21%$1,700
5%$1,402
28%$1,750
70%$1,780
13%$1,900
40%$1,500
$1,700
3%$1,200
77%$1,887
12%$1,400
25%$1,550
3%Cost of living in Greenville, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 2% higher |
| Housing | 21% lower |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Greenville, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Greenville
Studio
0 baths
$260
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jul 22
4d ago
2200 Sunbury Way, Greenville, NC 27858
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$386–$787
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2631 Cypress View Dr, Greenville, NC 27858
3 beds
3 baths
$549–$659
House for rent
5d+ ago
River Dr, Greenville, NC 27858
3 beds
2 baths
$619
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Greenville
301 S Oak St, Greenville, NC 27858
4 beds
3 baths
$3,600
House for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Greenville
400 Evans St, Greenville, NC 27858
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Greenville
304 S Harding St, Greenville, NC 27858
Studio
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
9h ago
800 E 3rd St, Greenville, NC 27858
4 beds
4 baths
$3,460
Price droppedApartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,567
Price dropped $83House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Greenville
1100 Fairfax Ave #1, Greenville, NC 27834
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Oct 5
12h ago
3309 Landmark St, Greenville, NC 27834
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$975
Apartment for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Greenville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,567
Price dropped $83House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1405 Kings Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
3 beds
1 bath
$1,608
House for rent
Available Oct 7
15h ago
Verified
209 S Eastern St, Greenville, NC 27858
1 bed
2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Greenville
2460 Brookville Dr #A, Greenville, NC 27834
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,567
Price dropped $83House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1405 Kings Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
3 beds
1 bath
$1,608
House for rent
Available Oct 7
15h ago
Verified
209 S Eastern St, Greenville, NC 27858
1 bed
2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
2d ago
Sanibelle Ln, Greenville, NC 27834
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Greenville, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Greenville rental market.
How much is rent in Greenville?
The average rent in Greenville is $1,300 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Greenville?
Average rent prices in Greenville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Greenville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Greenville is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Greenville?
To comfortably afford rent in Greenville, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Greenville?
January offers the best rental deals in Greenville, with prices running about 10% lower than April, which sees the highest rents of the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).