Last updated on August 30, 2026

Average rent in
Spartanburg, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Spartanburg rent stands today

    Spartanburg, SC rent slipped 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,368/month. Renters today are paying $327 less per month on average than last year, despite a 6.2% month-over-month increase in August 2026.

  • Spartanburg sits 28.4% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters compared to many other metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Spartanburg rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $970/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,138/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,648/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,927/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Spartanburg

$1,367/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Spartanburg is $1,367 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $542 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Spartanburg

159

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Spartanburg rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Spartanburg, SC

Average rent prices in Spartanburg have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Spartanburg, SC

Rent prices in Spartanburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Spartanburg is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Spartanburg run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

Studio

$995

5%

17%

1 bedroom

$970

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,137

98%

140%

3 bedroom

$1,647

3%

35%

4 bedroom

$1,927

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$970

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,137

Last 30 days

98%

Last year

140%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,647

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,927

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Spartanburg and Boiling Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Spartanburg

Median rent price$1,367
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,491
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Spartanburg, SC is 8% lower than the median rent in Boiling Springs, SC.

Cost of living in Spartanburg, 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 & Services3% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health5% lower
Housing28% lower
Transportation1% higher
Utilities11% lower

Discover rentals in Spartanburg, SC

321 Southstar St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Spartanburg

321 Southstar Street - 1

321 Southstar St #1, Spartanburg, SC 29301

2 beds

1 bath

$829

House for rent

Available Aug 19

Morningside Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Morningside Dr

Morningside Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29306

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1427 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Spartanburg

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 12

88 W Park Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Spartanburg

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available May 23

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Frequently asked questions for Spartanburg, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Spartanburg rental market.

How much is rent in Spartanburg?

The average rent in Spartanburg is $1,367 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Spartanburg?

Average rent prices in Spartanburg have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Spartanburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Spartanburg is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $542 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Spartanburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Spartanburg, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the lowest rents in Spartanburg, with approximately an 8% difference compared to September when rents peak.

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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