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Union, SC

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Rural South Carolina prides itself on southern hospitality and down-home fun

Close-Knit Rural Pastoral Outdoors Community

Union is city in the Piedmont Region of South Carolina that prides itself on Southern hospitality and a strong sense of community. There are eight civic groups and over 100 churches in town dedicated to helping youth, senior citizens, and charitable causes. When Union residents aren’t helping out their neighbors, you can find them united for some classic Southern fun. Dirt and drag racing is super popular in the area. Head over to Big Buck Racing, the nation’s biggest off-road motorcycle and ATV racing series. Enjoy fresh produce harvested from the rich South Carolina soil at the Union County Farm and Craft Market. Downtown Union offers an array of things to do. Go antiquing, view art, or learn about the town’s connection to the American and Civil Wars at the museum.

Union is also home to a University of South Carolina campus. Although Union is filled with small-town charm, the area is close to the major metropolitan areas Spartanburg, Greenville, Colombia, and Charlotte if you’re looking for access to even more Southern comforts.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Union, SC is $576 for one bedroom, $651 for two bedrooms, and $701 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union has increased by 5.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$576/month
672 Sq Ft
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Transportation

15

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

17

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.

Schools

Foster Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

456 Students

5
out of 10

Monarch Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

497 Students

4
out of 10

Sims Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

672 Students

4
out of 10

Union County High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,069 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site

Military Bases

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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.