Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Greenville

Affordability in Greenville, SC

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Greenville is $1,312 and the median household income is $71,472 annually. With 59% of residents renting their homes, demand for affordable housing options in the city is significant.

Lease Lantern tracks 20 income-based and HUD-assisted properties in Greenville, covering 1,827 units across programs such as Section 8 and LIHTC.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Greenville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 650 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

Getting Around Greenville

The area around assisted properties in Greenville scores 65 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability, 30 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 84 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations and may vary by neighborhood.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 59 schools across 6 districts serve Greenville, including 30 elementary, 11 middle, 17 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Renting in Greenville, SC

The median household income in Greenville is $71,472 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year (as of 2024). The median market rent is $1,312 per month, according to the same source, which can stretch budgets for renters earning below the city median.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that burden. Lease Lantern tracks 20 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Greenville, covering 1,827 units where rents are typically capped based on your household income rather than market rates.

• Median market rent: $1,312/month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Median household income: $71,472/year (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Share of residents who rent: 59% (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Income-restricted units tracked: 1,827 across 20 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 20 affordable housing properties in Greenville have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone. Renters can take that as a reassuring baseline, though individual buildings may still face localized drainage or weather-related concerns not reflected in flood zone designations.