Greenville Apartments and Rentals

They say everything moves a bit slower in the South, but those who visit or live in Greenville know that the city chugs along at the perfect pace.

Those searching for Greenville apartments for rent will find that they are looking in a place that has a little bit of everything anyone could want from a southern city: beautiful scenery, friendly people and an exciting culture, and those are only a few of the things that draw people to the area.

Located in the northwestern portion of the state, Greenville sits on lands that once belonged to the Cherokee Indians. The first European settler to the area was Richard Pearis who established a trading post, his house and a number of other buildings in the area. Both Pearis and the Cherokee supported the British during the Revolutionary War, and following their defeat, South Carolina gave the area to soldiers so they could settle it.

Around 1800, plans for the village that would eventually become what we now know as Greenville were drawn up. Following the Civil War, Greenville officially became a city and was heavily involved in the textile trade, even earning the nickname, "The Textile Center of the South."

People with Greenville apartments are able to explore this rich and exciting history through a number of museums that are in the area. But there is also much to be celebrated about modern-day Greenville, as the city has undertaken a number of efforts to revitalize the downtown area, particularly the Reedy River Falls park. The river and the falls go through the center of the city and the Liberty Bridge, which was dedicated in 2005, spans the waterway. Visitors can take in this beautiful scenery at the redeveloped Falls Park.

Greenville is the home of Bob Jones University, a private, Christian liberal arts school with about 3,400 students, representing all 50 states and more than 40 countries. The city is also close to Furman University, a small liberal arts school, and Clemson University, a public university with about 19,000 students.

There are also a number of professional opportunities for those looking to make Greenville their home. According to the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 2011, the top employer in the area is the Greenville Hospital System, which has 7,582 people on its payroll. Another major employer in the city is the Fluor Corporation, which is an engineering, construction, maintenance and procurement company that employs about 2,100 people and is headquartered in the city. Other top employers include the Greenville County government and Bob Jones University.

Finding apartments in Greenville is a relatively straightforward process and there are areas that can appeal to both families and young people.

According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median gross rent for the three-year period from 2008 to 2010 was $680.

There is much to do for everyone in Greenville. The city is located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, giving nature lovers the perfect opportunity for a hike. For those who prefer their entertainment to be indoors, the downtown areas provides a variety of shopping opportunities from boutiques to major department stores.

Those looking to take in a sporting event can go see the Greenville Drive at Fluor Field. The Drive is the single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox and their park even contains a replica of the famed Green Monster.

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