Rental GuideGreenville, SC

Greenville rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,495

Year Over Year Change

-4%

$66

Rentals available, last 30 days

316

Rent ranges for Greenville apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

39%

$751 - $1,500

47%

$0 - $750

39%

47%

How has rent in Greenville, SC changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Greenville, SC, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,495, which is a 3.99% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Greenville, SC is about $1,202. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Greenville, SC is $1,295, and studios are about $1,283 per month.

See more Greenville, SC rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Greenville, SC?

schools

77,978

students

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Who lives in Greenville, SC?

Gender

48% Male

52% Female

Age Range

0-19

20%

20-34

29%

35-44

12%

45-64

22%

65+

14%

Language

English

90%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

High School

32%

Bachelor's

37%

Master's

13%

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Greenville, SC?

Families

39% Families

61% Single

Property

57% Renters

43% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

21%

25-50k

22%

50-75k

16%

75-100k

11%

100-150k

10%

150k+

18%

How do residents get around Greenville, SC?

Greenville locals spend about 19 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus or trolley run by Greenlink Transit to navigate Greenville and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Greenville is through Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 85.56 miles away.

Walking

4/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

4/10

This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Driving

9/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

2/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for Greenville are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Greenville, SC

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Greenville, 65% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Greenville

Parks & recreation

90%Satisfaction rating

Pet friendly

80%Satisfaction rating

Nightlife

75%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Job market

Quality schools

Weather

Dating scene

Affordable housing

Public transportation

Cost of living

Job market

70%

Quality schools

70%

Weather

70%

Dating scene

65%

Affordable housing

50%

Public transportation

50%

Cost of living

30%

70%

65%

50%

30%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Greenville, SC?

The overall cost of living in Greenville, SC is 7% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Greenville you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.21 per carton, and milk $4.59. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $144.72 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	4% higher
Groceries	2% lower
Utilities	7% lower
Transportation	2% lower
Health	7% higher

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Goods & Services