Downtown Anderson

Anderson, SC

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Downtown Anderson - Anderson, SC

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Bask in the Electric City’s historical heart

Historic Vibrant Charming Growing Scenic Walkable Quaint

Located in the center of the Electric City, Downtown Anderson is brimming with old-world charm. Diverse historical buildings contain colorful storefronts and various restaurants along a tree-lined Main Street. History is honored and preserved throughout the district, including Generator Park, which tells the story of William Church Whitner and the Portman Shoals Power Plant.

Downtown Anderson is home to Carolina Wren Park, a vibrant outdoor venue that serves as a community gathering place for movie screenings, seasonal events, and nightly light shows. The Anderson Arts Center hosts an array of exhibitions and classes while the Electric City Playhouse touts a bevy of live performances.

Convenience to U.S. 178 connects Downtown Anderson to the nearby Anderson Mall as well as I-85. Atlanta and Charlotte are each within easy driving distance for a day trip or weekend getaway.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Anderson is $687 for a studio, $984 for one bedroom, $1,131 for two bedrooms, and $1,603 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Anderson has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 309 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $687/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 706 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $984/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 992 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,131/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,293 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,603/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.