Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Greenville, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Greenville rent stands today

    Greenville, SC rent rose 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,625/month. Renters today are paying $53 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market stabilizes after recent fluctuations.

  • Greenville sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros. The city has 361 total rentals, with a majority of inventory in houses.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Greenville rent for a median of $1,895/month while apartments sit at $1,370/month. Bedroom medians range from $1,200/month for 1-bedrooms to $2,302/month for 4+ bedrooms, reflecting diverse options across unit sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Falls Park rents climbed 62.7% year over year to $1,952/month, contrasting with the citywide 5.2% rise. Downtown Greenville saw a decline of 24.9% to $1,642/month, showing significant variation between neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Greenville

$1,625/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Greenville is $1,625 per month as of July 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Greenville

361

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 $1,370, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Greenville run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,329.

Listings

Studio

$1,429

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,200

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,350

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,884

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,302

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,429

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,884

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,302

Last 30 days

2%

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$1,625
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,747
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Greenville, SC is 7% 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

The Assembly - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

The Assembly

5001 Assembly View Circle, Greenville, SC 29611

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$758–$1,273

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 4

Call

Affordable 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Near Downtown Greenville - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8

Very good

1–2 beds

1 bath

$775–$1,150

Apartment for rent

Welcome to Hickory Ridge Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Welcome to Hickory Ridge Apartments!

2413 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29615

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$899–$1,399

Price drop

Apartment for rent

298 Nichol Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

298 Nichol Street

298 Nichol St, Greenville, SC 29607

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,625 per month as of July 25, 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 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Greenville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Greenville are Pleasantburg ($1,503/mo), Pleasant Valley ($1,700/mo), and Overbrook ($1,700/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Greenville?

To comfortably afford rent in Greenville, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Greenville average around $1,350/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,450/month.

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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