Studio Apartment Rent in Spartanburg, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Spartanburg, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,374 and +18% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Spartanburg
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 Spartanburg
Compare Spartanburg's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | $2,185 |
| 2 | Bluffton | $2,010 |
| 3 | Charleston | $1,844 |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $1,705 |
| 5 | Fort Mill | $1,620 |
| 6 | Ladson | $1,580 |
| 7 | Summerville | $1,517 |
| 8 | Beaufort | $1,517 |
| 9 | Goose Creek | $1,500 |
| 10 | Hanahan | $1,490 |
| 11 | Clover | $1,490 |
| 12 | Chapin | $1,470 |
| 13 | Simpsonville | $1,450 |
| 14 | North Charleston | $1,433 |
| 15 | Irmo | $1,420 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Spartanburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Spartanburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs, SC | 8.1 mi | $1,090 | +$38 (+4%) |
| Moore, SC | 9.1 mi | $1,360 | +$308 (+29%) |
| Inman, SC | 13.7 mi | $1,030 | $-22 (-2%) |
| Duncan, SC | 14.8 mi | $1,280 | +$228 (+22%) |
| Lyman, SC | 18 mi | $1,320 | +$268 (+25%) |
| Gaffney, SC | 18 mi | $740 | $-312 (-30%) |
| Greer, SC | 24.6 mi | $1,205 | +$153 (+15%) |
| Fountain Inn, SC | 26.9 mi | $960 | $-92 (-9%) |
| Simpsonville, SC | 28.1 mi | $1,450 | +$398 (+38%) |
| Taylors, SC | 28.8 mi | $1,160 | +$108 (+10%) |
| Mauldin, SC | 29.2 mi | $1,320 | +$268 (+25%) |
| Shelby, NC | 29.9 mi | $700 | $-352 (-33%) |
Studio rent in Spartanburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Spartanburg?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Spartanburg, South Carolina is $1,052 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,374.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Spartanburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,080 ($3,507/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Spartanburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Spartanburg's studio median of $1,052 is +18% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Spartanburg rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Spartanburg ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Spartanburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Inman ($1,030), Gaffney ($740), Fountain Inn ($960).