What is the average apartment size in Gaffney?

The average size for a Gaffney, SC apartment is 896 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 Gaffney?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Gaffney is $1,062 per month, a 5.37% increase from last years average of $1,008.

What is the average apartment size in Gaffney?

The typical apartment in Gaffney offers about 896 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Gaffney, SC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Gaffney ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gaffney?

In Gaffney, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gaffney is $1,062, a 5.37% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,008.

One-bedroom apartments provide 696 square feet for $923, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,138 offer 970 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Gaffney, SC

Last updated: May 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,062	896 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$923	696 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,138	970 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Gaffney, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Gaffney, SC have increased by 5.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,008 to $1,062.

What's the typical rent budget in Gaffney, SC?

The largest share of rentals in Gaffney, SC (58%) 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 Gaffney, SC?

2,294 or 49% of the households in Gaffney, SC are renter-occupied while 2,341 or 51% are owner-occupied.

How Gaffney Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gaffney	$1,062
Charleston	$2,082
Columbia	$1,501
Greenville	$1,580
Summerville	$1,663
Myrtle Beach	$1,599
Spartanburg	$1,237
Aiken	$1,333
Rock Hill	$1,463
Beaufort	$1,730
Fort Mill	$1,702
Gastonia, NC	$1,368
Shelby, NC	$1,266
Clover	$1,649
Kings Mountain, NC	$1,091

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 Gaffney 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.