Best Student Accommodation in Greenville, USA

Furman University

• Casita has 3 accommodation options within walking distance to the university.

• There’s one bus stop close to the campus; Furman University Main Entrance is just an 11-minute walk away.

• History Museum of Travelers Rest and Trailblazer Park are both just an 8-minute car ride away.

Greenville Technical College

• We have 3 accommodation options within walking distance to the university.

• Both Greenville Zoo and Museum & Library of Confederate History are a 6-minute car ride away.

North Greenville University

• Our 3 accommodation options are all within walking distance of the campus.

• Poinsett Bridge is just a 9-minute car ride away.

Is Greenville safe?

The answer is yes. Greenville is considered one of the safest cities in South Carolina Although the city’s crime rate is slightly higher than the state average, crime in Greenville is still lower than the United States average, and the city still offers plenty of safe places to live.

Is it expensive to live in Greenville?

Not at all. Taking a look at the cost of living index in Greenville, it is about 5% less expensive than the national average. This is very similar to the South Carolina state average with most of the common expenses being around the same for both. 

Although the Greenville cost of living index has gone up about 1.6% in the last year, it still costs about 24% less to live in Greenville than in Charleston, SC. The biggest difference between the cost of living in Greenville vs Charleston is the housing, which is much more affordable in Greenville.

What is Greenville like to foreigners?

Greenville residents are, for the most part, very kind and welcoming. The city has a lot of foreign residents and stores, most of which are Indian.

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a history buff, a foodie, or an art lover, there's no shortage of things to do in Greenville. Many popular attractions are located in the downtown area within walking distance of one another, including the cultural campus of Heritage Green, which is home to the Children's Museum of the Upstate, the Greenville County Museum of Art and the satellite location of the Bob Jones Museum and Gallery. You can also walk to Falls Park on the Reedy to enjoy trails, gardens and gorgeous Reedy River views right in the heart of the city. Several of Greenville's top restaurants are also located in this area, as is the popular Dark Corner Distillery. When you're ready for an outdoor adventure, hop on the nearly 20-mile-long GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. While you're exploring, look for the nine bronze mice statues hidden along Main Street.

Greenlink, the city’s bus system, offers 12 fixed routes to destinations all across Greenville County. All Greenlink buses are accessible for mobility devices and equipped with a bike rack. The Greenlink system also features an ADA paratransit service provided for those who, because of disabilities, cannot use Greenlink's fixed-route bus service.

You can also use the free downtown trolleys to add to the excitement and enjoyment of Greenville's Main Street experience. The red and blue open-air trolleys offer a vintage look and feel complete with a cow catcher on the front and wooden bench seats inside. Also, trolleys are wheelchair accessible and are equipped with bicycle racks.

Taxi service in Greenville is limited and you'll need to call for a ride around town, but rideshare services like Lyft and Uber are available. Car services are also available for longer trips or airport transportation. 

Besides having facilities for student accommodation in Greenville, Casita also offers student accommodation in other South Carolina cities. One of these cities is Clemson.