Studio Apartment Rent in Gaffney, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gaffney, South Carolina as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,074 and +43% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Gaffney
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gaffney
Compare Gaffney's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaffney (this page) | $740 |
| 2 | Camden | $750 |
| 3 | Newberry | $770 |
| 4 | Dalzell | $780 |
| 5 | North Augusta | $780 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $785 |
| 7 | Hartsville | $810 |
| 8 | Anderson | $815 |
| 9 | Seneca | $840 |
| 10 | Orangeburg | $855 |
| 11 | Sumter | $860 |
| 12 | Aiken | $885 |
| 13 | Graniteville | $890 |
| 14 | Lancaster | $910 |
| 15 | Florence | $913 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Acres | $3,501 |
| 2 | Mount Pleasant | $2,185 |
| 3 | Bluffton | $2,010 |
| 4 | Charleston | $1,844 |
| 5 | Hilton Head Island | $1,705 |
| 6 | Fort Mill | $1,620 |
| 7 | Ladson | $1,580 |
| 8 | Summerville | $1,517 |
| 9 | Beaufort | $1,517 |
| 10 | Goose Creek | $1,500 |
| 11 | Hanahan | $1,490 |
| 12 | Clover | $1,490 |
| 13 | Port Royal | $1,480 |
| 14 | Chapin | $1,470 |
| 15 | Simpsonville | $1,450 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gaffney.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gaffney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby, NC | 12 mi | $700 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Spartanburg, SC | 18 mi | $1,052 | +$312 (+42%) |
| Boiling Springs, SC | 18.7 mi | $1,090 | +$350 (+47%) |
| Inman, SC | 24.7 mi | $1,030 | +$290 (+39%) |
| Kings Mountain, NC | 24.9 mi | $800 | +$60 (+8%) |
| Moore, SC | 27.1 mi | $1,360 | +$620 (+84%) |
| Cherryville, NC | 29.2 mi | $940 | +$200 (+27%) |
| Duncan, SC | 31.7 mi | $1,280 | +$540 (+73%) |
| Lyman, SC | 32.9 mi | $1,320 | +$580 (+78%) |
| Clover, SC | 33.9 mi | $1,490 | +$750 (+101%) |
| Gastonia, NC | 38.4 mi | $1,257 | +$517 (+70%) |
| Greer, SC | 39.7 mi | $1,205 | +$465 (+63%) |
Studio rent in Gaffney — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gaffney?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gaffney, South Carolina is $740 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,074.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gaffney?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,600 ($2,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gaffney expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gaffney's studio median of $740 is +43% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gaffney rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 67 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Gaffney ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gaffney?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Shelby ($700).