Sterling Homes for Rent

Sterling, a historic neighborhood in Greenville, SC, is known for its rich African American heritage and proximity to downtown. The area is home to the Sterling Community Center, a historic site that offers basketball courts, pickleball, tennis, and a playground. Sterling Athletic Field, located three blocks west, hosts recreational football and soccer games. The neighborhood features early 1940s bungalow and cottage-style homes with hipped roofs and clean lines, as well as newer farmhouse-influenced Foursquare homes built since 2000. These homes often have small front yards and carports. Sterling’s schools, including Greenville Senior High School, A.J. Whittenburg Elementary, and Sevier Middle, are highly rated, attracting new residents. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, contributing to its appeal. Main Street in Sterling offers dining options such as The Whale Collective, Purple International Bistro and Sushi, and The Bellwether. Fluor Field, less than a mile away, is home to the Greenville Drive minor league baseball team. Grocery stores like Harris Teeter and Publix are within 2 miles. Sterling is also well-connected with sidewalks on main thoroughfares and access to Greenlink, Greenville’s public transportation system. The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport is a 15-mile drive away, and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital is located at the northern end of the neighborhood.