How much does it cost to rent in Greenville, NC?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Greenville, NC is $1,346. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Greenville cheaper than other North Carolina cities?

Greenville is among the more affordable cities in North Carolina, ranking #110 out of 126 cities at $1,346/mo.

When was Greenville rent data last updated?

Greenville rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · NC

Greenville

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Pop. 92,857·110th most expensive in North Carolina·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,346/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$619

Rising (Monthly)

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Greenville · $1,346

More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

52/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Greenville's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,346/mo

Expected by trend

$1,361/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Greenville's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$910

1 BR

$915

2 BR

$1,135

3 BR

$1,535

4 BR+

$1,905

Research median

$1,135/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$16,152/yr

At $1,346/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Greenville, NC is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 39.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

92,857

Median income

$49,748

Median age

27.3

Renters

67.3%

Age distribution

18.8%

42%

20%

Under 1818.8%

18–3442%

35–5420%

55–648.1%

65+11.1%

Gender

45.7%

54.3%

Male45.7%

Female54.3%

Race & ethnicity

49%

39.9%

White49%

Black39.9%

Hispanic5.5%

Asian2.8%

Other2.7%

Education (25+)

22.5%

31.5%

39.1%

No HS diploma7%

HS diploma22.5%

Some college31.5%

Bachelor's+39.1%

Housing tenure

32.7%

67.3%

Owner32.7%

Renter67.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Greenville, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$952 → $1,346

up 41.4%

Income

$44,064 → $49,748

up 12.9%

Population

87,815 → 92,857

up 5.7%

Renter share

66.7% → 67.3%

+0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

38.9% → 39.1%

+0.2 pts

Median age

26.8 → 27.3

+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Greenville, NC has increased by $394 per month, settling near $1,346 after starting the period at $952. Census figures show median household income at $49,748 today, compared with $44,064 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 28.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 87,815 to 92,857 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.7% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Greenville on your salary?

At $1,346/mo, how Greenville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 18.2% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 25.6% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 22.2% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 12.4% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 9.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 27.4% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 30.3% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 24.6% income

affordable

By apartment size

Greenville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Greenville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Greenville

About renting in Greenville, NC

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Greenville is $1,346/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,135/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $915/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,535/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($49,748/yr), Greenville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Greenville an affordable city for renters?

Greenville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,346/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($49,748/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Greenville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Greenville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,346/mo in Greenville. The local median household income is $49,748/yr, meaning the typical Greenville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Greenville?

Rent in Greenville has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Greenville neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Greenville are 27834 ($1,296/mo), and 27858 ($1,418/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Greenville is $1,346/mo.

How does Greenville rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Greenville is one of the more affordable cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #110 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,346/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Greenville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Greenville ($1,346/mo): Kinston ($1,076/mo), Washington ($1,225/mo), Rocky Mount ($1,300/mo).

What percentage of Greenville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.3% of Greenville households are renters, while 32.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Greenville has a strong rental market.

How does Greenville rent compare to the national average?

Greenville's median rent of $1,346/mo is $619 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #110 out of 126 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

32%

MODERATE

At $1,346/mo, rent takes ~32% of Greenville's median household income ($49,748/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Greenville 32%Benchmark 30%

State income tax4.5%

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