Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Spartanburg

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Spartanburg is $1,099 per month, against a median household income of $51,964 per year, and about 46% of residents rent their homes. With nearly half the city renting, the 1,089 income-restricted units tracked by Lease Lantern represent an important resource for households seeking below-market options.

Safety

According to the Spartanburg Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Spartanburg had a violent crime rate of 1,478 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how incidents are reported and defined.

On the flood risk side, none of the 18 HUD-assisted properties in Spartanburg are mapped to a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Spartanburg

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Spartanburg has a Walk Score of 42 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 54. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will likely require a car.

Schools

Spartanburg is served by 32 public schools across 7 districts, including 20 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should look up the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Spartanburg, SC

The median household income in Spartanburg is $51,964 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The citywide median rent is $1,099 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can meaningfully reduce that cost burden. Spartanburg has 18 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 1,089 units, with rents typically set as a percentage of your household income rather than at market rate.

• Median household income: $51,964/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,099/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 46% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 1,089 across 18 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Flood risk is low across the affordable housing stock in Spartanburg. All 18 mapped properties carry zero high-risk flood designations, according to flood mapping data.