Rentometer, Inc. | Data as of 12/04/2025
Anderson, South Carolina, combines smallâcity charm with easy access to the Upstateâs cultural and natural attractions. Nestled along the Saluda River, the city offers a walkable downtown with historic brick streets, boutique shops, and lively dining scenes. Nearby landmarks such as the Anderson County Museum, Lake Hartwell, and the popular Anderson Riverwalk provide residents with ample recreational opportunities, from kayaking to weekend farmersâ markets, making it a desirable place to call home.
The rental market reflects a versatile mix of apartments and singleâfamily homes that suit a range of lifestyles. Oneâ and twoâbedroom apartments are generally found in the $1100âŻrange, while threeâbedroom units tend toward the $1500 range, offering modern amenities for professionals and small families alike. For those seeking more space, twoâbedroom houses average around $1050, threeâbedroom homes hover near $1700, and larger fourâplusâbedroom properties reach the $2100 bracket, providing ample room for growing households. Neighborhoods such as Downtown Anderson, West Anderson, and the historic Eastside district feature a blend of new developments and wellâmaintained older homes, giving renters a variety of options from contemporary apartments to charming, characterârich houses.
Overall, Andersonâs rental landscape balances affordability with quality of life. Proximity to major employers in the Upstate, strong school districts, and easy commutes to Greenville and Spartanburg make the city attractive to young professionals, families, and retirees alike. The steady demand for both apartments and larger homes underscores a healthy rental market, while the cityâs welcoming community and vibrant cultural scene continue to draw new residents seeking a comfortable, wellâconnected Southern lifestyle.
| Property Type | Bedrooms | Average | Median | Min - Max | 25th - 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 1 Bedroom | $1,115 | $1,024 | $850 - $1,865 | $979 - $1,252 |
| Apartment | 2 Bedroom | $1,167 | $1,089 | $850 - $2,140 | $975 - $1,323 |
| Apartment | 3 Bedroom | $1,520 | $1,387 | $1,200 - $2,144 | $1,335 - $1,715 |
| House | 2 Bedroom | $1,059 | $1,095 | $600 - $1,850 | $925 - $1,150 |
| House | 3 Bedroom | $1,662 | $1,715 | $820 - $3,500 | $1,495 - $1,770 |
| House | 4+ Bedroom | $2,077 | $2,049 | $1,695 - $2,500 | $1,995 - $2,195 |
In the current period, the average rent in Anderson was
$1,091 for 1 Bedroom,
$1,094 for 2 Bedroom,
$1,648 for 3 Bedroom, and
$2,058 for 4+ Bedroom.
Note: This analysis includes only bedroom types with sufficient data.
Data provided by Rentometer, Inc.