Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Spartanburg, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Spartanburg rent stands today

    Spartanburg, SC rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,394/month. Renters today are paying $279 more per month on average than last year despite a slight month-over-month decline of 1.4%.

  • Spartanburg sits 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in the Southeast with 170 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Spartanburg run around $1,130/month, 1-bedrooms at $952/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,175/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,655/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,058/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Spartanburg

$1,394/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Spartanburg is $1,394 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Spartanburg

170

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Spartanburg rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,219, whereas a house costs $1,708. 1-bedroom apartments in Spartanburg run $961 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,130

6%

60%

1 bedroom

$951

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,175

3%

73%

3 bedroom

$1,655

10%

31%

4 bedroom

$2,057

39%

125%

Studio

Average rent

$1,130

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

60%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$951

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

73%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,655

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,057

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

125%

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$1,394
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Spartanburg, SC is 7% 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 & Services5% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health3% lower
Housing28% lower
Transportation2% higher
Utilities11% lower

Discover rentals in Spartanburg, SC

Fusion Pointe - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Fusion Pointe

1200 College Pointe Ln, Spartanburg, SC 29303

1–4 beds

1–4 baths

$628–$1,428

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
293 Dogwood Club Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Spartanburg

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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.
125 Audrey Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Spartanburg

2 Bedroom Duplex in Spartanburg SC

125 Audrey Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307

2 beds

1 bath

$830

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.
Trailside on Main - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

Trailside on Main

1000 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29307

1–3 beds

1 bath

$840–$1,215

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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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 $1,394 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Spartanburg?

Average rent prices in Spartanburg have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Spartanburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Spartanburg is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 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 $56,000/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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