Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Greenville, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Greenville rent stands today

    Greenville, SC rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,674/month. Renters today are paying $92 more per month on average than last year, with rents sitting just below the city's peak of $1,765/month from July 2024.

  • Greenville, SC sits 14.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 372 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Greenville run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,320/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,375/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,375/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Greenville, SC climbed 16.7% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 5.0%. This rise shows a distinct trend within the rental market compared to other bedroom types.

Median rent

Median rent in Greenville

$1,674/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Greenville is $1,674 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $276 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Greenville

372

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Greenville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Greenville, SC

Average rent prices in Greenville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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, SC

Rent prices in Greenville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Greenville is $1,430, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Greenville run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,341.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

3%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,320

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,375

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,895

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,375

3%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,320

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Greenville, SC, 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, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Greenville and Duncan by all bedroom counts and property types.

Greenville

Median rent price$1,674
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,689
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Greenville, SC is 1% lower than the median rent in Duncan, SC.

Cost of living in Greenville, SC

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 & Services1% lower
Groceries1% lower
Health6% higher
Housing27% lower
Transportation4% lower
Utilities12% lower

Discover rentals in Greenville, SC

716 East Fairfield Road #123 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Greenville

716 East Fairfield Rd. - Unit 123

716 East Fairfield Road #123, Greenville, SC 29605

Studio

0 baths

$450

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 5

326 Loop St #E - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Apartment for rent in Greenville

2 beds

1 bath

$800

$749

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 22

326 Loop St #B - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Apartment for rent in Greenville

2 beds

1 bath

$800

$749

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 24

The Assembly - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

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The Assembly

5001 Assembly View Circle, Greenville, SC 29611

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$758–$1,273

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 4

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Frequently asked questions for Greenville, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Greenville rental market.

How much is rent in Greenville?

The average rent in Greenville is $1,674 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Greenville?

Average rent prices in Greenville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Greenville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Greenville is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $276 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Greenville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Greenville are Pleasantburg ($1,469/mo), Greenline ($1,570/mo), and North Main Area ($1,695/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Greenville?

To comfortably afford rent in Greenville, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Greenville?

Greenville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market after both bedroom types experienced rent declines from the previous 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).

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