Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Greenville County, South Carolina
Greenville County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,507 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,262 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $28.98 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,507
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 8% more than in South Carolina
- Typical rent
- $1,262
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 7% more than in South Carolina
- Wage needed
- $28.98
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $60,280 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 51%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% less than in South Carolina
Only here
Renting in Greenville County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Greenville County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,262, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Spartanburg County ($1,084).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Greenville County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Greenville County was $1,602 a month in September 2026: 2.6% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,329 | $25.56 | $53,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,384 | $26.62 | $55,360 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,507 | $28.98 | $60,280 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,801 | $34.63 | $72,040 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,124 | $40.85 | $84,960 |
HUD area: Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 32 ZIP codes in Greenville County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,210 in 29356 to $2,180 in 29601. 11 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,507).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 29356 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
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| 29356 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29601 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,920 | $2,000 | $2,180 | $2,600 | $3,070 |
| 29605 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,190 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,900 |
| 29607 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,600 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,570 |
| 29609 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,230 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,960 |
| 29611 | Anderson, SC | $1,250 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $2,010 |
| 29611 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,250 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $2,010 |
| 29613 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,200 | $1,250 | $1,360 | $1,630 | $1,920 |
| 29614 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,370 | $1,430 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,190 |
| 29615 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,400 |
| 29617 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,190 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,900 |
| 29635 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,070 | $1,100 | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,770 |
| 29644 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,150 | $1,200 | $1,360 | $1,620 | $1,910 |
| 29644 | Laurens County, SC | $1,150 | $1,200 | $1,360 | $1,620 | $1,910 |
| 29644 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,150 | $1,200 | $1,360 | $1,620 | $1,910 |
| 29650 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,580 | $1,640 | $1,790 | $2,140 | $2,520 |
| 29650 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,580 | $1,640 | $1,790 | $2,140 | $2,520 |
| 29651 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,130 | $1,170 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,810 |
| 29651 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,130 | $1,170 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,810 |
| 29661 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29662 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,740 | $2,080 | $2,450 |
| 29669 | Anderson, SC | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29669 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29673 | Anderson, SC | $1,090 | $1,140 | $1,240 | $1,550 | $1,830 |
| 29673 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,090 | $1,140 | $1,240 | $1,550 | $1,830 |
| 29680 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,650 | $1,720 | $1,870 | $2,230 | $2,640 |
| 29681 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,780 | $1,850 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $2,850 |
| 29681 | Laurens County, SC | $1,780 | $1,850 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $2,850 |
| 29683 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29687 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,350 | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,830 | $2,160 |
| 29690 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,160 | $1,200 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,850 |
- 29356 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,210$1,460
- 29356 · Spartanburg, SC $1,210$1,460
- 29601 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $2,180$2,600
- 29605 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,350$1,610
- 29607 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,820$2,170
- 29609 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,390$1,660
- 29611 · Anderson, SC $1,420$1,700
- 29611 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,420$1,700
- 29613 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,360$1,630
- 29614 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,550$1,850
- 29615 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,700$2,030
- 29617 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,350$1,610
- 29635 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,230$1,500
- 29644 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,360$1,620
- 29644 · Laurens County, SC $1,360$1,620
- 29644 · Spartanburg, SC $1,360$1,620
- 29650 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,790$2,140
- 29650 · Spartanburg, SC $1,790$2,140
- 29651 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,280$1,540
- 29651 · Spartanburg, SC $1,280$1,540
- 29661 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,210$1,460
- 29662 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,740$2,080
- 29669 · Anderson, SC $1,210$1,460
- 29669 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,210$1,460
- 29673 · Anderson, SC $1,240$1,550
- 29673 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,240$1,550
- 29680 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,870$2,230
- 29681 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $2,020$2,410
- 29681 · Laurens County, SC $2,020$2,410
- 29683 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,210$1,460
- 29687 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,530$1,830
- 29690 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,310$1,570
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Greenville County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in South Carolina, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
51%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
68,540 households rent in Greenville County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 49%
Compared with the state and the country
- Greenville 51%
- South Carolina 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Greenville County
HUD lists 82 properties with homes for low-income households in Greenville County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 57
- HUD-assisted
- 30
- public housing
- 4
6,476 homes in all; 6,087 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Towers East Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 415 N Main St, Greenville 29601 271 homes, 269 low-income · Studio: 91 · 1 bd: 150 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (864) 232-1041
- The Assembly M15-Sg450981 Tax credit (LIHTC) 5001 Assembly View Cir, Greenville 29611 240 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 124 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Boulder Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 300 Furman Hall Rd, Greenville 29609 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 64 · 4 bd: 44 · In service since 2001 · For families · (864) 271-1810
- Rocky Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1901 Woodruff Rd, Greenville 29607 200 low-income homes · Studio: 24 · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 80 · In service since 2006
- Shemwood Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 100 Shemwood Ln, Greenville 29605 200 low-income homes · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 150 · In service since 2001 · For families · (864) 277-1508
- Spring Grove Apts/Oakview Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1900 Boling Road Ext, Taylors 29687 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 128 · 3 bd: 50 · In service since 2004 · For families · (864) 292-2726
- Victoria Arms Public housing 103 School St, Greer 29651 186 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Greer · Average payment: $350 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (864) 877-5471
- Berkley Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Wenwood Rd, Greenville 29607 185 low-income homes · 1 bd: 47 · 2 bd: 122 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2006
- Evergreen Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 102 Roosevelt Ave, Greenville 29607 168 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 102 · 3 bd: 38 · In service since 2007
- Crestwood Forest Apartments, Alp HUD-assisted 100 Crestwood Forest Dr, Greenville 29609 156 low-income homes · For families · (864) 233-0096
- Companion at Bridle Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 310 Chandler Rd, Greer 29651 152 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2008
- Highland Square II Apts., Assoc. LP HUD-assisted 200 Pine Creek Court Ext, Greenville 29605 152 low-income homes · For families · (864) 277-4467
- Jamestown Pointe Townhouses Tax credit (LIHTC) 155 Ridge Rd, Greenville 29607 133 low-income homes · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 88 · In service since 1996
- Woodstream Apartments, Alp HUD-assisted 2735 Anderson Rd, Greenville 29611 112 low-income homes · For families · (864) 269-2474
- Greenville Assoc (the Summit) Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 201 W Washington St, Greenville 29601 102 homes, 101 low-income · Studio: 17 · 1 bd: 84 · In service since 2005 · For older adults · (864) 242-6324
- Belle Meade Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 25 Fleetwood Dr, Greenville 29605 101 homes, 100 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2020 · For families · (864) 277-8239
- Greenville Arms, Alp Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 200 Ashe Dr, Greenville 29617 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2005 · For families · (864) 246-7907
- Miller Oaks Village, ALP HUD-assisted 303 Miller Rd, Mauldin 29662 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 288-8674
- Brookside Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 Brooks Pointe Cir, Travelers Rest 29690 96 low-income homes · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 40 · In service since 1998
- Clark ST Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Clark St, Greenville 29607 96 low-income homes · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2009
- Nichol Town Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Clark St, Greenville 29607 96 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2009
- The Parker at Cone Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3000 Cone Crest CT, Greenville 29609 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 58 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Stratham Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 207 Shaw St, Greenville 29609 88 low-income homes · 2 bd: 75 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Beverly Apts, Alp Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 200 S Beverly Ln, Greer 29650 80 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2004 · For families · (864) 877-6650
- GA Properties (Piedmont Properties/M.R. Develop) HUD-assisted 10 Furman Rd, Greenville 29609 80 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 679-0220
- Oakland Place, Alp HUD-assisted 212 Oakland Ave, Greer 29650 80 low-income homes · For families · (864) 879-4552
- Avalon Tax credit (LIHTC) 490 Wenwood Rd, Greenville 29607 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2005
- Berea Heights Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 125 Lions Club Rd, Greenville 29617 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2005
- Forest View @ Heritage Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 Ramsey Dr, Greenville 29607 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2008
- Gateway Village, Alp HUD-assisted 501 Boyd Ave, Simpsonville 29681 70 low-income homes · For families · (864) 963-9343
- Brockwood Community Association Inc HUD-assisted 801 W Washington St, Greenville 29601 68 homes, 67 low-income · For older adults · (864) 235-3031
- Laurel Oaks Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 667 Rutherford Rd, Greenville 29609 66 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- The Gallery at West Greenville Tax credit (LIHTC) 138 Traction St, Greenville 29611 66 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Woodlea HUD-assisted 4307 Edwards Rd, Taylors 29687 200 homes, 65 low-income · For families · (864) 558-0080
- Mauldin Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 330 Miller Rd, Mauldin 29662 65 homes, 64 low-income · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2007 · For families · (864) 288-6674
- Parker at Cone Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 Blease St, Greenville 29609 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Pelham Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1001 Toscano Ct, Greenville 29615 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2012 · For families
- The Heritage at Sliding Rock Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Greenacre Rd, Greenville 29607 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- The Harbor at West Greenville M15-Sg450979 Tax credit (LIHTC) 430 Perry Ave, Greenville 29601 57 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 14 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Parkside at Verdae Tax credit (LIHTC) 740 Woodruff Rd, Greenville 29607 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Manor at West Greenville Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Manning St, Greenville 29601 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Azalea Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 663 Rutherford Rd, Greenville 29609 54 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2006
- Brookside Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 25 Brookside Cir, Greenville 29609 54 low-income homes · 2 bd: 54 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Westridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3001 Lizzie Dr, Greenville 29617 54 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Fountain Arms Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 Old Fairview Rd, Fountain Inn 29644 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Ahepa 242 HUD-assisted 407 Woods Lake Rd, Greenville 29607 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 297-4993
- Arcadia Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Pearce Ave, Greenville 29607 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Cloverfield Estates (m11-Sg450936) Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Crawford Hill Rd, Greenville 29617 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Landwood Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 McAlister Rd, Greenville 29607 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Magnolia Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 669 Rutherford Rd, Greenville 29609 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2002
- Piedmont Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 2001 Overland Dr, Greer 29650 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Pine Ridge Apartments, Alp HUD-assisted 101 E Settlement Rd, Greenville 29617 48 low-income homes · For families · (864) 246-4209
- Snow ST Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 306 Snow St, Greer 29651 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1996 · For older adults
- Woodcreek Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1216 E Georgia Rd, Simpsonville 29681 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2010
- Holly Springs Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Wilhelm Winter St, Travelers Rest 29690 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 38 · In service since 2010
- Poinsett House Apartments HUD-assisted 2631 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville 29609 45 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 242-9600
- Poinsett Commons Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 121 Poinsett Common Dr, Travelers Rest 29690 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2018
- Avalon Chase Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Avalon Chase Cir, Greer 29650 42 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Parkside at Main Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Princeton Elm Ct, Simpsonville 29681 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Mulberry Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Mulberry St, Greenville 29601 41 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2007
- Berkshire Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 730 S Line Street Ext, Greer 29651 50 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Charleston Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 335 Greenacre Rd, Greenville 29607 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Harmony Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 49 Brookside Dr, Travelers Rest 29690 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Oakcrest Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 250 Little Texas Rd, Travelers Rest 29690 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2010
- Gandy Allmon Apts. I HUD-assisted 210 S Memminger St, Greenville 29601 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (864) 235-4950
- Piedmont Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Old Pelzer Rd, Piedmont 29673 39 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 1995 · For people with disabilities
- Pleasantburg Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 256 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville 29607 38 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2020
- Chandler Creek Village HUD-assisted 100 Chandler Creek Ln, Greer 29651 38 homes, 37 low-income · For older adults · (864) 246-6734
- Berea Heights M14-Sg450970 Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Leslie Oak Dr, Greenville 29617 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Prestwick at Augusta ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 3100 Augusta St, Greenville 29605 36 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2010
- Raintree Apts III Tax credit (LIHTC) 203 McElhaney Rd, Travelers Rest 29690 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2007
- Gandy Allmon Manor II [RAD] HUD-assisted 218 S Memminger St, Greenville 29601 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 240-8463
- Gateway Apartments HUD-assisted 21 Church St, Greenville 29609 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 385-7805
- Portals HUD-assisted 201 Laurel St, Greenville 29609 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 242-9193
- Crescent Landing Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1008 White Horse Rd, Greenville 29605 17 low-income homes · In service since 2014 · For families
- Ayres Housing, Inc. HUD-assisted 407 Gridley St, Greenville 29609 32 homes, 16 low-income · For people with disabilities · (864) 679-0220
- Stone Development, Inc. HUD-assisted 252 Little Texas Rd, Travelers Rest 29690 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 679-0220
- Hillcrest Heights HUD-assisted 301 University Rdg, Greenville 29601 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 616-3291
- Browning Development Inc. HUD-assisted 12 Maywood Dr, Taylors 29687 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 679-0220
- Evergreen Public housing 101 Roosevelt Ave, Greenville 29607 93 homes · Run by The Greenville Housing Authority · (864) 467-4250
- Clark Ridge Public housing 299 Clark St, Greenville 29607 69 homes · Run by The Greenville Housing Authority · (864) 467-4250
- Nichol Town Green Public housing 10 McCullough St, Greenville 29607 58 homes · Run by The Greenville Housing Authority · (864) 467-4250
9 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Greenville County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Greenville County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,350 | $37,200 | $59,550 |
| 2 people | $25,550 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 3 people | $28,750 | $47,850 | $76,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,450 | $91,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,700 | $98,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,950 | $105,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,200 | $112,300 |
Area median income: $106,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,196 – $1,462
- 1 bedroom $1,246 – $1,522
- 2 bedrooms $1,356 – $1,658
- 3 bedrooms $1,621 – $1,981
- 4 bedrooms $1,912 – $2,336
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- The Greenville Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,372 vouchers · 220 public housing units (864) 467-4250 The Greenville Housing Authority: bethc@tgha.net
- Housing Authority of Greer Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 290 vouchers · 186 public housing units (864) 877-5471 Housing Authority of Greer: jfowler@greerha.com
Housing agencies in South Carolina Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in South Carolina
What South Carolina law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
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A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- S.C. Code §27-40-410(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 days
- S.C. Code §27-40-710(B)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- S.C. Code §27-40-770(b)
- Only a court order can remove youS.C. Code §27-40-660
- Protection from retaliationS.C. Code §27-40-910(a)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Greenville County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Greenville County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Greenville County Human Relations Commission
301 University Rdg, Greenville
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
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How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Greenville County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in South Carolina, the average home bill was $150 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$3,014
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,507
- Security deposit
- $1,507
- Total
- $3,014
When you'll have it
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
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This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Greenville County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,329; 1 bedroom: $1,384; 2 bedrooms: $1,507; 3 bedrooms: $1,801; 4 bedrooms: $2,124. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Greenville County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,507) without spending more than 30% of income takes $28.98 an hour full time, or $60,280 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Greenville County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $53,150 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Greenville County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,356 and $1,658 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Greenville County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,210 in 29356 to $2,180 in 29601. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Greenville County?
HUD lists 82 properties with homes for low-income households in Greenville County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Greenville County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Greenville County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in South Carolina, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).