Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Spartanburg County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,196 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,084 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $23.00 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,196
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 14% less than in South Carolina
- Typical rent
- $1,084
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 8% less than in South Carolina
- Wage needed
- $23.00
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $47,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 50%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 5% less than in South Carolina
Only here
Renting in Spartanburg County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Union County, the typical rent is $804: 26% less than in 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 Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg County was $1,475 a month in September 2026: 2.2% 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 | $1,055 | $20.29 | $42,200 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,099 | $21.13 | $43,960 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,196 | $23.00 | $47,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,457 | $28.02 | $58,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,722 | $33.12 | $68,880 |
HUD area: Spartanburg, 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 37 ZIP codes in Spartanburg County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,070 in 29323 to $1,650 in 29369. 10 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,196).
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)
| 29301 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,200 | $1,250 | $1,360 | $1,660 | $1,960 |
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| 29302 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,040 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,700 |
| 29303 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,010 | $1,060 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,660 |
| 29306 | Cherokee County, SC | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,710 |
| 29306 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,710 |
| 29307 | Cherokee County, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
| 29307 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
| 29316 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,860 |
| 29320 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,200 | $1,250 | $1,360 | $1,660 | $1,960 |
| 29322 | Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29322 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29323 | Cherokee County, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 29323 | Spartanburg, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 29324 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
| 29329 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
| 29331 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,730 |
| 29333 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,400 | $1,460 | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,290 |
| 29334 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,220 | $1,270 | $1,380 | $1,680 | $1,990 |
| 29335 | Laurens County, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 29335 | Spartanburg, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 29335 | Union County, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 29338 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,040 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,700 |
| 29346 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,030 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,680 |
| 29349 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,040 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,700 |
| 29365 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,230 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,690 | $2,000 |
| 29368 | Spartanburg, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 29369 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,450 | $1,520 | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,380 |
| 29373 | Spartanburg, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 29374 | Spartanburg, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 29374 | Union County, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 29375 | Spartanburg, SC | $980 | $1,020 | $1,100 | $1,340 | $1,590 |
| 29376 | Spartanburg, SC | $960 | $1,000 | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,570 |
| 29377 | Spartanburg, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 29378 | Spartanburg, SC | $950 | $980 | $1,080 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
| 29385 | Spartanburg, SC | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,710 |
| 29388 | Laurens County, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 29388 | Spartanburg, SC | $940 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
- 29301 · Spartanburg, SC $1,360$1,660
- 29302 · Spartanburg, SC $1,180$1,440
- 29303 · Spartanburg, SC $1,150$1,400
- 29306 · Cherokee County, SC $1,190$1,450
- 29306 · Spartanburg, SC $1,190$1,450
- 29307 · Cherokee County, SC $1,160$1,410
- 29307 · Spartanburg, SC $1,160$1,410
- 29316 · Spartanburg, SC $1,290$1,570
- 29320 · Spartanburg, SC $1,360$1,660
- 29322 · Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC $1,210$1,460
- 29322 · Spartanburg, SC $1,210$1,460
- 29323 · Cherokee County, SC $1,070$1,300
- 29323 · Spartanburg, SC $1,070$1,300
- 29324 · Spartanburg, SC $1,160$1,410
- 29329 · Spartanburg, SC $1,160$1,410
- 29331 · Spartanburg, SC $1,200$1,460
- 29333 · Spartanburg, SC $1,590$1,940
- 29334 · Spartanburg, SC $1,380$1,680
- 29335 · Laurens County, SC $1,070$1,300
- 29335 · Spartanburg, SC $1,070$1,300
- 29335 · Union County, SC $1,070$1,300
- 29338 · Spartanburg, SC $1,180$1,440
- 29346 · Spartanburg, SC $1,170$1,420
- 29349 · Spartanburg, SC $1,180$1,440
- 29365 · Spartanburg, SC $1,390$1,690
- 29368 · Spartanburg, SC $1,070$1,300
- 29369 · Spartanburg, SC $1,650$2,010
- 29373 · Spartanburg, SC $1,070$1,300
- 29374 · Spartanburg, SC $1,070$1,300
- 29374 · Union County, SC $1,070$1,300
- 29375 · Spartanburg, SC $1,100$1,340
- 29376 · Spartanburg, SC $1,090$1,330
- 29377 · Spartanburg, SC $1,070$1,300
- 29378 · Spartanburg, SC $1,080$1,340
- 29385 · Spartanburg, SC $1,190$1,450
- 29388 · Laurens County, SC $1,070$1,300
- 29388 · Spartanburg, SC $1,070$1,300
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 Spartanburg 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.
35,578 households rent in Spartanburg County
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 50%
Compared with the state and the country
- Spartanburg 50%
- South Carolina 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Spartanburg County
HUD lists 62 properties with homes for low-income households in Spartanburg 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)
- 29
- HUD-assisted
- 28
- public housing
- 8
4,004 homes in all; 3,930 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Sha7 Rad Tax credit (LIHTC) 2271 S Pine St, Spartanburg 29302 338 low-income homes · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 158 · 3 bd: 100 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Southside Projects Tax credit (LIHTC) 431 Dr Oc Kirkland Ter, Spartanburg 29306 230 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 97 · 3 bd: 109 · In service since 2009
- Companion at Franklin Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 Powell Mill Rd, Spartanburg 29301 192 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 98 · 3 bd: 58 · In service since 2010
- Robert Smalls Apartments HUD-assisted 480 Wofford St, Spartanburg 29301 190 low-income homes · For families
- Washington RD Apts Public housing 12A Bobo St, Inman 29349 169 homes, 168 low-income · Run by SC Regional Housing Authority No 1 · Average payment: $392 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (864) 984-0578
- Archibald Rutledge Public housing 764 N Church St, Spartanburg 29303 150 low-income homes · Run by Spartanburg Housing · Average payment: $260 a month · (864) 598-6000
- Crescent Hill (spartanburg Terrace) Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 108 Pineneedle Dr, Spartanburg 29306 150 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 78 · 4 bd: 36 · In service since 2001 · For families · (864) 582-7877
- Heritage Court Apartments HUD-assisted 425 S Church St, Spartanburg 29306 149 homes, 148 low-income · For older adults · (864) 585-8595
- Kensington Manor HUD-assisted 170 Kensington Dr, Spartanburg 29306 124 low-income homes · For families · (864) 576-8507
- JC Bull Apartments HUD-assisted 101 Marion Ave, Spartanburg 29306 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 598-6100
- Prince Hall Apts Public housing 100 Prince Hall Ln, Spartanburg 29306 100 low-income homes · Run by Spartanburg Housing · Average payment: $407 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (864) 598-6000
- Kelly Acres Public housing 111 Connie Dr, Woodruff 29388 100 homes, 98 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of Woodruff · Average payment: $419 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (864) 476-7043
- Mason Manor Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 305 Robert Mason Cir, Boiling Springs 29316 98 low-income homes · 1 bd: 98 · In service since 2017
- Camp Croft Courts Public housing 111 Hanover Pl, Spartanburg 29306 98 homes, 96 low-income · Run by Spartanburg Housing · Average payment: $387 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (864) 598-6000
- Victoria Gardens HUD-assisted 695 Howard St, Spartanburg 29303 80 low-income homes · For families · (864) 598-6133
- Culpepper Landing II Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Culpepper Landing Dr, Duncan 29334 85 homes, 72 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1998 · For people with disabilities, families
- Highland Avenue Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 201 Highland Ave, Spartanburg 29306 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2016 · For families · (864) 504-2375
- Monarch Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Monarch PL, Wellford 29385 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities, families
- Timberlake Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Timberlake View Cir, Inman 29349 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2000
- Wilson Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 235 Outlook Dr, Boiling Springs 29316 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Harry C. White Manor HUD-assisted 250 Hudson L Barksdale Blvd, Spartanburg 29306 56 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 583-7194
- Summer Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 443 Alma Byrd Ln, Spartanburg 29301 53 low-income homes · 3 bd: 53 · In service since 2008
- Three Oaks Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Three Oaks Rd, Cowpens 29330 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Westwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 925 Wesley Ct, Boiling Springs 29316 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2010
- Duncan Village Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 100 Duncan St, Duncan 29334 100 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2005 · For families · (864) 439-4304
- Country Garden Estates 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 1124 Old Anderson Mill Rd, Moore 29369 50 low-income homes · 3 bd: 50 · In service since 2004
- Country Garden Estates I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1124 Old Anderson Mill Rd, Moore 29369 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2002
- Gooch/Archibald Village Public housing 140 W Centennial St, Spartanburg 29303 50 low-income homes · Run by Spartanburg Housing · Homes at several sites · (864) 598-6000
- Spruce Pines Apts. HUD-assisted 720 S Bomar Ave, Landrum 29356 50 low-income homes · For families · (864) 457-2663
- Cedar Springs Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Serenity Springs Ln, Spartanburg 29302 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 29 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Georgia Manor HUD-assisted 142/144 Shennandale Circle, Woodruff 29388 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 476-6048
- Pleasant Meadows Apartments for Seniors HUD-assisted 600 Mason Rd, Inman 29349 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 473-0440
- Willow Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Willow Crossing Ln, Spartanburg 29301 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2011 · For families
- The Terraces at Woodruff M15-Sg450990 Tax credit (LIHTC) 505 Shelley Pl, Woodruff 29388 44 low-income homes · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 34 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Liberty Square HUD-assisted 933 S Liberty St, Spartanburg 29306 43 low-income homes · For older adults · (803) 241-0462
- Parkside at Drayton Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 Fernwood Dr, Spartanburg 29307 41 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Bon Aire Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 700 S Randolph Ave, Landrum 29356 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2010
- Duval Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 Culp St, Inman 29349 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2010
- Hidden Valley Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Valley Rd, Lyman 29365 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2010
- The Regency at Blackstock Tax credit (LIHTC) 423 Verdery Ct, Spartanburg 29301 37 low-income homes · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Creekside Landing Apts. HUD-assisted 775 Pleasant Brook Ct, Greer 29651 36 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 241-0462
- Woodruff Arms Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Theo Cir, Woodruff 29388 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2010
- Poplar Creek Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 259 N Main St, Inman 29349 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2009
- Willis Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 577 Willis Trace Rd, Spartanburg 29301 28 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Benchmark Homes HUD-assisted 450 W Henry St, Spartanburg 29306 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 585-0322
- Oakvale Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Goforth St, Cowpens 29330 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2010
- Woodstream Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 313 N Craft St, Wellford 29385 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2010
- Newport Inc. HUD-assisted 500 Jeff Davis Dr, Spartanburg 29303 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 582-2681
- Wilkinson Place HUD-assisted 275 Laurelwood Dr, Boiling Springs 29316 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 578-9871
- Willow Oaks Associates of Cowpens HUD-assisted 133 Foster St, Cowpens 29330 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 463-6348
- CLC Community Living HUD-assisted 106 N Georgia Ave, Chesnee 29323 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 562-2370
- Capps Villa HUD-assisted 516 Bowie Ct, Spartanburg 29302 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (864) 241-0462
- Country Gardens HUD-assisted PO Box 2828, Spartanburg 29304 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Single Family Units Public housing 124 Chelsea St, Moore 29369 14 low-income homes · Run by Spartanburg Housing · Homes at several sites · (864) 598-6000
- CLC Alternative Living, Inc. HUD-assisted 233 E Griffith St, Woodruff 29388 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 562-2370
- CLC Independent Living, Inc. HUD-assisted 1104 Union St, Spartanburg 29302 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 562-2370
- CLC Sugar Ridge, Inc. HUD-assisted 935 Patch Dr, Spartanburg 29302 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 562-2370
- Draymont Crossing HUD-assisted 325 Jefferies Ln, Spartanburg 29303 12 low-income homes · For older adults · (864) 241-0462
- CLC Supported Living, Inc. HUD-assisted 521 Zion Hill Rd, Spartanburg 29307 12 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (864) 562-2370
- Cambridge Place Public housing 502 Brawley St, Spartanburg 29303 6 low-income homes · Run by Spartanburg Housing · (864) 598-6000
- CLC Inman Estates HUD-assisted 191 W Clark Rd, Inman 29349 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (864) 562-2370
- CLC Accessible Living, Inc. HUD-assisted 3818 Maid Marion Ln, Spartanburg 29302 4 homes, 3 low-income · For people with disabilities · (864) 562-2370
3 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 Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg 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 | $19,000 | $31,600 | $50,600 |
| 2 people | $21,700 | $36,100 | $57,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,600 | $65,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,150 | $72,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,750 | $78,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,600 | $95,400 |
Area median income: $91,200. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Spartanburg, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $950 – $1,161
- 1 bedroom $989 – $1,209
- 2 bedrooms $1,076 – $1,316
- 3 bedrooms $1,311 – $1,603
- 4 bedrooms $1,550 – $1,894
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
- Spartanburg Housing Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,659 vouchers · 416 public housing units (864) 598-6000 Spartanburg Housing: sevans@spartanburghousing.org
- Housing Authority of Woodruff Public housing · 98 public housing units (864) 476-7043 Housing Authority of Woodruff: dmarshallwha@yahoo.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 Spartanburg County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Spartanburg County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Regenesis Community Development Corporation F/K/A Upstate Housing Partnership
430 E Main St, Spartanburg
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
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Telamon Corporation - Greenville Branch
300A S Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Spartanburg 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
$2,392
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,196
- Security deposit
- $1,196
- Total
- $2,392
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 Spartanburg County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,055; 1 bedroom: $1,099; 2 bedrooms: $1,196; 3 bedrooms: $1,457; 4 bedrooms: $1,722. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Spartanburg County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,196) without spending more than 30% of income takes $23.00 an hour full time, or $47,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Spartanburg County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $45,150 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 Spartanburg 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 $1,076 and $1,316 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Spartanburg County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,070 in 29323 to $1,650 in 29369. 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 Spartanburg County?
HUD lists 62 properties with homes for low-income households in Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Spartanburg County, 50% of renter households are in that position; in South Carolina, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).