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Greer

Pop. 41,536·29th most expensive in South Carolina·Greer rents are up 11.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,734/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$228
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Greer · $1,734
More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
47/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$1,734/mo
Expected by trend
$1,705/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,205
1 BR
$1,255
2 BR
$1,385
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,000
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,385/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,734 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,808/yr
At $1,734/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.4% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Greer, SC is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 41.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,536
Median income
$82,626
Median age
36
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
26.6%
22%
28.5%
13.1%
Under 1826.6%
18–3422%
35–5428.5%
55–649.7%
65+13.1%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
61%
17.4%
16.1%
White61%
Black17.4%
Hispanic16.1%
Asian5.2%
Education (25+)
23.1%
26.5%
41.4%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+41.4%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Greer, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,238 → $1,734
up 40.1%
Income
$67,536 → $82,626
up 22.3%
Population
35,151 → 41,536
up 18.2%
Renter share
31.3% → 27.3%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
37.2% → 41.4%
+4.2 pts
Median age
35.3 → 36
+0.7 yrs

The median rent in Greer, SC stood at $1,238 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,734, reflecting a 40.1% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $67,536 to $82,626 across the same window, up 22.3% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 18.2% since 2021, moving from about 35,151 residents to roughly 41,536. Renters now make up 27.3% of households, compared with 31.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 41.4% of adults here, versus 37.2% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Greer, SC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Greer, SC

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Greer is $1,734/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,205/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,385/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,255/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,700/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($82,626/yr), Greer ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Greer an affordable city for renters?

Greer is considered affordable for renters. At $1,734/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($82,626/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Greer falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Greer?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,734/mo in Greer. The local median household income is $82,626/yr, meaning the typical Greer household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Greer?

Rent in Greer has increased 11.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Greer neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Greer are 29650 ($1,717/mo), and 29651 ($1,741/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Greer is $1,734/mo.

How does Greer rent compare to other cities in South Carolina?

Greer is middle-of-the-pack for South Carolina for rent, ranking #29 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,734/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Greer?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Greer ($1,734/mo): Taylors ($1,348/mo), Greenville ($1,571/mo), Lyman ($1,713/mo).

What percentage of Greer residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of Greer households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. Greer leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Greer rent compare to the national average?

Greer's median rent of $1,734/mo is $228 (12%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within South Carolina, it ranks #29 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,734/mo, rent takes ~25% of Greer's median household income ($82,626/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3–6.2%
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