Whether you want to call it by its nickname, the “Textile Capital of the World,” or just by its name, Greenville, SC, is one of the great destinations to reside in the South. From iconic eats to the arts scene, it’s not a surprise that about 72,100 people live in Greenville.
As more people move to Greenville, it’s important to keep in mind that the median home sale price is $334,500 and the average sale price per square foot is $194. And the average rent price for a 2-bedroom apartment in Greenville is $1,570.
Don’t worry if those numbers don’t fit in your budget – we’ve got options to help you find a home or apartment that does. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 best affordable suburbs of Greenville, SC, to check out. And they’re all less than 25 minutes away from the city. That way you can live nearby without paying the price of living in Greenville.
#1: Parker
Median home price: $170,000
Average sale price per square foot: $119
Driving distance from Greenville: 11 minutes
Parker, SC homes for sale
Parker, SC apartments for rent
Parker, with a median home sale price of $170,000, lands the number one spot on our list as the most affordable Greenville suburb. About an 11-minute drive away from downtown Greenville, Parker is home to roughly 13,400 residents. If you’re considering moving to this area make sure to check out one of the many local restaurants and shops or visit one of the city’s parks.
#2: Welcome
Median home price: $220,000
Average sale price per square foot: $166
Driving distance from Greenville: 10 minutes
Welcome, SC homes for sale
Welcome, SC apartments for rent
Welcome is about a 10-minute drive away from downtown Greenville. So you can visit the Greenville Zoo and explore the Pettigru Historic District in just a quick drive. When living in this suburb of 7,300 people, you can spend time exploring the charming downtown.
#3: Gantt
Median home price: $227,000
Average sale price per square foot: $154
Driving distance from Greenville: 20 minutes
Gantt, SC homes for sale
Gantt, SC apartments for rent
Roughly 20 minutes away from downtown Greenville, you’ll find yourself in the suburb of Gantt. Even with a population of about 15,000, there are plenty of cool areas to explore in Gantt. If you find yourself moving to the third most affordable suburb, visit Lakeside Park where you’ll also find the 7th Inning Splash Park.
#4: Berea
Median home price: $230,000
Average sale price per square foot: $159
Driving distance from Greenville: 10 minutes
Berea, SC homes for sale
Berea, SC apartments for rent
A little more expensive than Gantt is the suburb of Berea, home to roughly 15,600 residents. It’s just a 10-minute drive into Greenville, so you can take a quick trip into the city whenever you please.
#5: Sans Souci
Median home price: $266,500
Average sale price per square foot: $206
Driving distance from Greenville: 8 minutes
Sans Souci, SC homes for sale
Sans Souci, SC apartments for rent
Drive 8 minutes outside of Greenville and you’ll find the suburb of Sans Souci, another great area to add to your list. With 8,600 people living in this affordable town, Sans Souci is a great option to consider when looking to stay close to Greenville without paying the premium for a home in the city.
#6: Easley
Median home price: $269,995
Average sale price per square foot: $162
Driving distance from Greenville: 25 minutes
Easley, SC homes for sale
Easley, SC apartments for rent
Sixth on the list is another one of the well-known suburbs of Greenville, SC – Easley, where the median home sale price is about $60K less than in Greenville. With just about 22,900 people living in Easley, it’s a great suburb to consider moving to. Make sure to stop by one of the local restaurants, go shopping, or visit one of the town’s ponds or parks.
#7: Greer
Median home price: $290,942
Average sale price per square foot: $166
Driving distance from Greenville: 25 minutes
Greer, SC homes for sale
Greer, SC apartments for rent
Claiming the seventh spot on our list of affordable Greenville suburbs is Greer, which is roughly a 25-minute drive into downtown. With a population of close to 35,300, you’ll be living in a smaller area, but there’s no shortage of things to experience in Greer. If you’re going to call this suburb home, plan time to visit the downtown Greer area, or check out one of the parks like Greer City Park or Lake Robinson.
#8: Powdersville
Median home price: $293,500
Average sale price per square foot: $174
Driving distance from Greenville: 15 minutes
Powdersville, SC homes for sale
Powdersville, SC apartments for rent
If you’ve been living in Greenville for some time, you’ve likely heard about the suburb of Powdersville. This affordable city is home to about 10,000 residents, so you’ll have a fraction of Greenville’s population while remaining only 15 minutes from the city.
#9: Lyman
Median home price: $299,900
Average sale price per square foot: $155
Driving distance from Greenville: 25 minutes
Lyman, SC homes for sale
Lyman, SC apartments for rent
Lyman is a great place to consider living in that will get you access to downtown Greenville in just about 25 minutes. Roughly 6,200 people live in this suburb, but there’s always somewhere new to check out in Lyman, like exploring the downtown area.
#10: Fountain Inn
Median home price: $300,213
Average sale price per square foot: $158
Driving distance from Greenville: 25 minutes
Fountain Inn, SC homes for sale
Fountain Inn, SC apartments for rent
Fountain Inn takes the last spot on our list of affordable Greenville suburbs you’ll want to consider moving to. Without traffic, you’ll find yourself in Greenville in roughly 25 minutes. This suburb has a population of 10,400 and you can visit historic landmarks like the McDowell House and F.W. Welborn House. There’s always something to check out while living in Fountain Inn.
Methodology: Affordability is based on whether a suburb’s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Greenville and under a 25-minute drive from downtown Greenville. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.
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