salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $23,880 a year. That is $11 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Alabama. It is number 6 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Greenville?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Greenville
| Size | Greenville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $528 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $794 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $847 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,070 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Greenville overall?
Everyday prices in Alabama overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Greenville, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Greenville
Life in Greenville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Greenville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $201 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $115,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,500 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greenville, AL?
Renting in Greenville costs a median of about $597 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Greenville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $23,880 a year, or $11 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Greenville cheap or expensive?
Greenville is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.3% of the typical household income of $44,027. It ranks 6th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Greenville?
The median homeowner in Greenville pays $517 a year in property taxes, about 0.45% of the median home value.
Is Greenville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Alabama are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Greenville?
The median home value in Greenville is $115,000, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,163 people live in Greenville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.