Fair Market Rents by apartment size
| Size | FY2026 FMR | Income needed (30% rule) | Hourly, full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,166/mo | $46,640/yr | $22.42 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,221/mo | $48,840/yr | $23.48 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,339/mo | $53,560/yr | $25.75 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,612/mo | $64,480/yr | $31.00 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,943/mo | $77,720/yr | $37.37 |
Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of the 40th percentile of gross rent (rent plus essential utilities) for standard-quality units in Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. About 40% of comparable rentals cost less and 60% cost more, so treat these as a benchmark rather than a listing price. Income needed assumes rent and utilities take no more than 30% of gross income, the federal cost-burden line; the hourly figure assumes 2,080 working hours a year.
Rent vs wages
To afford the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent here with 30% of a full-time income, you would need to earn about $25.75 an hour. At the state minimum wage of $7.25, that is about 142 hours of work a week. See how every metro compares.
What this means for renters
If you have a Housing Choice Voucher, your local housing authority sets its payment standards based on these FMRs; ask your agency for its exact figures. If you are budgeting a move, compare these numbers with real listings: newer or better-located units usually rent above the FMR.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC HUD Metro FMR Area are $1,166 for studio, $1,221 for 1 bedroom, $1,339 for 2 bedrooms, $1,612 for 3 bedrooms, $1,943 for 4 bedrooms.
How much do I need to earn to rent a 2-bedroom in Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC?
At the Fair Market Rent of $1,339, keeping rent within 30% of gross income (the federal cost-burden line) takes about $53,560 a year, or $4,463 a month.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 schedule (effective October 1, 2025), area code METRO24860M24860. HUD has since published FY2027 FMRs; check HUD for the newest figures. Our data.