What is the average apartment size in Gaffney?

The average size for a Gaffney, SC apartment is 887 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Gaffney is $1,035 per month, a 0.58% increase from last years average of $1,029.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Gaffney?

In Gaffney, studios rent for $736 per month, one-bedroom units average $939 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,071 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,227 per month

What is the average apartment size in Gaffney?

The typical apartment in Gaffney offers about 887 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Gaffney?

Studio apartments in Gaffney average 356 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 679 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 970 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,239 sq. ft.

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 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gaffney?

In Gaffney, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gaffney is $1,035, a 0.58% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,029.

Studio Apartments at $736 offer the most budget-friendly option with 356 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 679 square feet for $939, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,071 offer 970 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,239 sq ft) for $1,227, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gaffney, SC

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,035	887 sq. ft.
Studio	$736	356 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$939	679 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,071	970 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,227	1,239 sq. ft.

Gaffney, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Gaffney, SC have increased by 0.58% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,029 to $1,035.

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

The largest share of rentals in Gaffney, SC (55%) 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?

2,130 or 46% of the households in Gaffney, SC are renter-occupied while 2,523 or 54% are owner-occupied.

How Gaffney Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gaffney	$1,035
Myrtle Beach	$1,617
Columbia	$1,467
Charleston	$2,037
Greenville	$1,568
Summerville	$1,666
Lexington	$1,491
Spartanburg	$1,232
Aiken	$1,250
Fort Mill	$1,679
Rock Hill	$1,460
Gastonia, NC	$1,359
Shelby, NC	$1,230
Clover, SC	$1,615
Kings Mountain, NC	$1,025
Union, SC	$632

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.