Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Greenville, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Greenville rent stands today

    Greenville, SC rent rose 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $105 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 2.7%.

  • Greenville sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 374 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Greenville run around $1,249 to $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,448/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,778/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,265/month. Houses command a median of $1,850/month compared to $1,402/month for apartments, reflecting the inventory split with houses making up 67.3% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Mcbee Avenue Area rents climbed 115.8% year over year to $1,980/month across 26 rentals. This local surge contrasts with the citywide 7.0% rise and shows strong hyperlocal demand in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Greenville

$1,600/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Greenville is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Greenville

374

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,402, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Greenville run $1,285 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,249

5%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,250

9%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,447

4%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,778

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,265

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,249

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,447

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,778

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,265

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

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$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Greenville, SC is 6% 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% higher
Groceries1% lower
Health4% higher
Housing28% lower
Transportation3% lower
Utilities12% lower

Discover rentals in Greenville, SC

13 Stokes St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Greenville

2-Bedroom Mobile Home in Greenville

13 Stokes St, Greenville, SC 29611

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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.
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1d ago

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The Assembly

5001 Assembly View Circle, Greenville, SC 29611

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$758–$1,273

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Poinsett View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Poinsett View Apartments

2627 Poinsett Highway ##18, Greenville, SC 29609

1–2 beds

1 bath

$825–$975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
18A Yellowstone Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Greenville

Cute 2 Bed in Greenville!

18A Yellowstone Dr, Greenville, SC 29617

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Price dropped $50Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,600 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Greenville?

Average rent prices in Greenville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Greenville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Greenville is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Greenville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Greenville are Pleasant Valley ($1,595/mo), Augusta Street Area ($1,595/mo), and Overbrook ($1,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Greenville?

To comfortably afford rent in Greenville, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December stands out as the least competitive month with lower demand and the lowest rents of the year, making it an ideal time for apartment hunting. June sees the highest rents, with about a 2.9% difference between peak and off-season pricing.

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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