What is the average apartment size in Greenville?

The average size for a Greenville, NC apartment is 976 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Greenville?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Greenville is $1,384 per month, a 3.26% increase from last year’s average of $1,341.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Greenville?

In Greenville, studios rent for $987 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,034 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,258 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,807 per month

What is the average apartment size in Greenville?

The typical apartment in Greenville offers about 976 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Greenville?

Studio apartments in Greenville average 436 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 711 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 972 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,318 sq. ft.

Greenville, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Greenville?

The typical rent budget in Greenville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Greenville?

In Greenville, 67% of households rent while 33% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Greenville is $1,384, a 3.26% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,341.

Studio Apartments at $987 offer the most budget-friendly option with 436 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 711 square feet for $1,034, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,258 offer 972 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,318 sq ft) for $1,807, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Greenville, NC

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,384	976 sq. ft.
Studio	$987	436 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,034	711 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,258	972 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,807	1,318 sq. ft.

Greenville, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Greenville, NC have increased by 3.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,341 to $1,384.

What's the typical rent budget in Greenville, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Greenville, NC (41%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Greenville, NC?

26,587 or 67% of the households in Greenville, NC are renter-occupied while 12,837 or 33% are owner-occupied.

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How Greenville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Greenville	$1,384
Charlotte	$1,653
Raleigh	$1,591
Fayetteville	$1,276
Winston - Salem	$1,293
Durham	$1,555
Greensboro	$1,320
Cary	$1,664
Concord	$1,535
Wilmington	$1,629
Asheville	$1,716
Wilson	$1,256
Rocky Mount, NC	$1,225
Kinston, NC	$922
Goldsboro, NC	$1,355
New Bern, NC	$1,395
Washington, NC	$992
Tarboro, NC	$964

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Greenville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.