What is the average apartment size in Greenville?

The average size for a Greenville, NC apartment is 985 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Greenville is $1,379 per month, a 1.68% increase from last years average of $1,357.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Greenville?

In Greenville, studios rent for $962 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,037 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,248 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,817 per month

What is the average apartment size in Greenville?

The typical apartment in Greenville offers about 985 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 984 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,329 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 44% 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: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Greenville is $1,379, a 1.68% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,357.

Studio Apartments at $962 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 $1,037, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,248 offer 984 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,329 sq ft) for $1,817, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Greenville, NC

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,379	985 sq. ft.
Studio	$962	436 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,037	711 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,248	984 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,817	1,329 sq. ft.

Greenville, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Greenville, NC have increased by 1.68% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,357 to $1,379.

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

The largest share of rentals in Greenville, NC (44%) 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.

How Greenville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Greenville	$1,379
Charlotte	$1,652
Raleigh	$1,574
Winston - Salem	$1,280
Greensboro	$1,322
Durham	$1,541
Fayetteville	$1,279
Concord	$1,525
Clayton	$1,590
Wilmington	$1,613
High Point	$1,243
Rocky Mount	$1,187
Wilson, NC	$1,274
New Bern, NC	$1,375
Tarboro, NC	$961
Goldsboro, NC	$1,356
Kinston, NC	$915
Washington, NC	$1,084

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.