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Boiling Springs

Pop. 12,936·39th most expensive in South Carolina·Rental market data updated monthly for Boiling Springs, SC
Median rent (all units)
$1,634/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$328
Falling (Monthly)
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Boiling Springs · $1,634
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$1,634/mo
Expected by trend
$1,665/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Boiling Springs's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,680
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,250/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,634 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,608/yr
At $1,634/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Boiling Springs, SC is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,936
Median income
$72,068
Median age
33.3
Renters
25.7%
Age distribution
26.7%
27%
24.6%
Under 1826.7%
18–3427%
35–5424.6%
55–6410.4%
65+11.4%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
68%
17.5%
White68%
Black17.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian4.1%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
31%
33.5%
26.5%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma31%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+26.5%
Housing tenure
74.3%
25.7%
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Boiling Springs, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,535 → $1,634
up 6.4%
Income
$63,184 → $72,068
up 14.1%
Population
10,591 → 12,936
up 22.1%
Renter share
21.1% → 25.7%
+4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
27.9% → 26.5%
-1.4 pts
Median age
35.3 → 33.3
-2.0 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in Boiling Springs, SC has climbed from $1,535 to $1,634, a 6.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $63,184 to $72,068 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.1% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 22.1% since 2021, moving from about 10,591 residents to roughly 12,936. Renters now make up 25.7% of households, compared with 21.1% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Boiling Springs, SC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Boiling Springs is $1,634/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,540/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($72,068/yr), Boiling Springs ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Boiling Springs an affordable city for renters?

Boiling Springs is considered affordable for renters. At $1,634/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($72,068/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Boiling Springs falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Boiling Springs?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,634/mo in Boiling Springs. The local median household income is $72,068/yr, meaning the typical Boiling Springs household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Boiling Springs?

Rent in Boiling Springs has increased 2.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Boiling Springs rent compare to other cities in South Carolina?

Boiling Springs is middle-of-the-pack for South Carolina for rent, ranking #39 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,634/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Boiling Springs?

Spartanburg is nearby and more affordable at $1,372/mo, which is $262 less than Boiling Springs.

What percentage of Boiling Springs residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.7% of Boiling Springs households are renters, while 74.3% are owner-occupied. Boiling Springs leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Boiling Springs rent compare to the national average?

Boiling Springs's median rent of $1,634/mo is $328 (17%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #39 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
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At $1,634/mo, rent takes ~27% of Boiling Springs's median household income ($72,068/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Boiling Springs 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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