Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Greenwood County, South Carolina
Greenwood County has a HUD fair market rent of $885 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $898 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $17.02 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $885
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 36% less than in South Carolina
- Typical rent
- $898
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 24% less than in South Carolina
- Wage needed
- $17.02
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $35,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 50%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% less than in South Carolina
Only here
Renting in Greenwood County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Greenwood County has the highest typical rent in its area: $898, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Laurens County ($880).
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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood County was $1,101 a month in September 2026: 4.2% 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 | $643 | $12.37 | $25,720 |
| 1 bedroom | $747 | $14.37 | $29,880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $885 | $17.02 | $35,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,106 | $21.27 | $44,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,285 | $24.71 | $51,400 |
HUD area: Greenwood County, SC. 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 11 ZIP codes in Greenwood County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 29646 to $1,150 in 29666. 11 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($885).
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)
| 29646 | Abbeville County, SC | $640 | $750 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,280 |
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| 29646 | Greenwood County, SC | $640 | $750 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,280 |
| 29649 | Abbeville County, SC | $680 | $790 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,350 |
| 29649 | Greenwood County, SC | $680 | $790 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,350 |
| 29653 | Abbeville County, SC | $740 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,470 |
| 29653 | Greenwood County, SC | $740 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,470 |
| 29666 | Columbia, SC | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29666 | Greenwood County, SC | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29819 | Abbeville County, SC | $660 | $760 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,280 |
| 29819 | Greenwood County, SC | $660 | $760 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,280 |
| 29819 | McCormick County, SC | $660 | $760 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,280 |
- 29646 · Abbeville County, SC $890$1,110
- 29646 · Greenwood County, SC $890$1,110
- 29649 · Abbeville County, SC $930$1,160
- 29649 · Greenwood County, SC $930$1,160
- 29653 · Abbeville County, SC $1,010$1,270
- 29653 · Greenwood County, SC $1,010$1,270
- 29666 · Columbia, SC $1,150$1,470
- 29666 · Greenwood County, SC $1,150$1,470
- 29819 · Abbeville County, SC $910$1,170
- 29819 · Greenwood County, SC $910$1,170
- 29819 · McCormick County, SC $910$1,170
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 Greenwood County, 50% 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.
50%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
9,199 households rent in Greenwood County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 50%
Compared with the state and the country
- Greenwood 50%
- South Carolina 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Greenwood County
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in Greenwood 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)
- 15
- HUD-assisted
- 7
- public housing
- 1
1,156 homes in all; 1,154 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Fairfield & Winns Apartments Public housing 100A Douglas Ct, Greenwood 29646 223 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Greenwood · Average payment: $366 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (864) 227-3670
- Phoenix Place Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1401 Phoenix St, Greenwood 29646 101 homes, 100 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 58 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2007 · For families · (864) 227-6091
- Wisewood Apartments HUD-assisted 235 Florida Ave, Greenwood 29646 90 low-income homes · For families · (864) 227-2050
- Hallmark at Greenwood Tax credit (LIHTC) 337 Emerald Rd N, Greenwood 29646 88 low-income homes · 2 bd: 88 · In service since 2009
- Cardinal Glen Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1524 Parkway, Greenwood 29646 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Cambridge Apartments HUD-assisted 230 Cambridge Ave E, Greenwood 29646 62 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 223-2077
- Hampton House Apartments HUD-assisted 306 Grove St, Greenwood 29646 61 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults · (864) 229-4890
- Swann Meadows Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1091 Parkland Place Rd, Greenwood 29646 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · In service since 2003
- Twin Oaks Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 200 Holman St, Greenwood 29649 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 1998 · For people with disabilities, families · (864) 223-1854
- Oakmont Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 104 Pampas Dr, Greenwood 29649 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Pineridge Apts. HUD-assisted 1548 Parkway, Greenwood 29646 51 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 227-9044
- Gardens at Parkway Tax credit (LIHTC) 1508 Parkway, Greenwood 29646 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Sterling Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 128 Leslie Dr, Greenwood 29649 39 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 31 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Shoal's Pointe Apts Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 29 N Greenwood Ave, Ware Shoals 29692 37 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 1999
- Cypress Mill Tax credit (LIHTC) 306 N Cambridge St, Ninety Six 29666 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Liberty Village M14-Sg450966 Deerchase Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 109 Liberty Cir, Greenwood 29649 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Dove Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 S Cambridge St, Ninety Six 29666 29 low-income homes · 1 bd: 29 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Trakas Avenue Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Trakas Ave, Greenwood 29649 10 low-income homes · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Trakas Avenue Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 604 Trakas Ave, Greenwood 29649 8 low-income homes · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Ellison Avenue Atrium Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 510 Ellison Ave, Greenwood 29649 6 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1995
- Edgewood School Apartments HUD-assisted 200 Edgewood Cir, Ninety Six 29666
2 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 Greenwood County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Greenwood 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 | $15,960 | $26,150 | $41,800 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,850 | $47,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,600 | $53,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,300 | $64,500 |
| 6 people | $43,300 | $43,300 | $69,300 |
| 7 people | $46,300 | $46,300 | $74,050 |
| 8 people | $49,250 | $49,250 | $78,850 |
Area median income: $74,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Greenwood County, SC. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $579 – $707
- 1 bedroom $672 – $822
- 2 bedrooms $797 – $974
- 3 bedrooms $995 – $1,217
- 4 bedrooms $1,157 – $1,414
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
- Housing Authority of Greenwood Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 975 vouchers · 223 public housing units (864) 227-3670 Housing Authority of Greenwood: pprince@gwdscha.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.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
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 Greenwood County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Greenville County Human Relations Commission
301 University Rdg, Greenville · 50 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Telamon Corporation - Greenville Branch
300A S Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg · 55 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Regenesis Community Development Corporation F/K/A Upstate Housing Partnership
430 E Main St, Spartanburg · 56 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Greenwood 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
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$1,770
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $885
- Security deposit
- $885
- Total
- $1,770
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
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.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
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 Greenwood County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $643; 1 bedroom: $747; 2 bedrooms: $885; 3 bedrooms: $1,106; 4 bedrooms: $1,285. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Greenwood County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($885) without spending more than 30% of income takes $17.02 an hour full time, or $35,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Greenwood County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $37,300 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 Greenwood 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 $797 and $974 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Greenwood County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $890 in 29646 to $1,150 in 29666. 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 Greenwood County?
HUD lists 21 properties with homes for low-income households in Greenwood 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 Greenwood County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Greenwood County, 50% of renter households are in that position; in South Carolina, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).