Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Simpsonville, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Simpsonville, SC rent rose 5.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Despite this yearly increase, rent slipped 2.7% month over month from the peak of $1,950/month in May 2026, showing some recent easing in prices.

  • Simpsonville rent runs 2.3% above the $1,950/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. rental markets. The city offers a smaller inventory of 94 total rentals, reflecting a more limited market size.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Simpsonville rent for $2,199/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,095/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,862/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month. The 3-bedroom units make up the largest share of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment climbed 15.3% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 5.1%. Meanwhile, 2-bedroom rents fell 6.7%, showing a contrasting trend within Simpsonville's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Simpsonville

$1,995/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Simpsonville is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Simpsonville

94

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Simpsonville rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Simpsonville, SC

Average rent prices in Simpsonville have decreased by 3% 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 Simpsonville, SC

Rent prices in Simpsonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Simpsonville is $1,380, whereas a house costs $2,192. 1-bedroom apartments in Simpsonville run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$2,199

49%

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

9%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,400

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,862

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,400

3%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,862

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

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

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

Simpsonville

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,689
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Simpsonville, SC is 18% higher than the median rent in Duncan, SC.

Discover rentals in Simpsonville, SC

107 Hill St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Simpsonville

107 Hill St #D, Simpsonville, SC 29681

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

75 Forest Lake Dr - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Townhouse for rent in Simpsonville

75 Forest Lake Dr, Simpsonville, SC 29681

2 beds

2 baths

$1,100

House for rent

113 Fowler Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Simpsonville

113 Fowler Road - 1

113 Fowler Rd #1, Simpsonville, SC 29681

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

House for rent

Available Apr 3

900 Neely Farm Dr - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

House for rent in Simpsonville

900 Neely Farm Dr, Simpsonville, SC 29680

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Simpsonville, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Simpsonville rental market.

How much is rent in Simpsonville?

The average rent in Simpsonville is $1,995 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Simpsonville?

Average rent prices in Simpsonville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Simpsonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Simpsonville is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Simpsonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Simpsonville, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Simpsonville's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $970 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,400 per month. These South Carolina rental rates reflect current market conditions across the city's available inventory.

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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