Rent in Greenwood County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$934$11,208 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $885 (−5.2%)How much rent can you afford in Greenwood County, SC?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Greenwood County, SC by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $703 | $8,436 | $28,120 | $13.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $757 | $9,084 | $30,280 | $14.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $934 | $11,208 | $37,360 | $17.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,135 | $13,620 | $45,400 | $21.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,275 | $15,300 | $51,000 | $24.52/hr |
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Rent in Greenwood County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going down in Greenwood County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $885 for a two-bedroom, down 5.2% from $934. A one-bedroom goes from $757 to $747, a studio from $703 to $643.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Greenwood County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $757 for a one-bedroom and $934 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,208 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Greenwood County, SC?
To keep a $934 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.96 an hour, or $37,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $757 takes $14.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Greenwood County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $703, one bedroom $757, two $934, three $1,135 and four $1,275 a month.
Is rent affordable in Greenwood County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $52,830 a year ($4,403 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $934 takes 21.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($934 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.96 an hour.