New Rock Hill Apartment Complex Opens With 216 Units
The 216-unit development offers new rental options for households in Rock Hill as local housing demand remains high.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Apartments
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Fitch Irick opened the 216-unit Edgewood Place Apartments in Rock Hill on September 1, 2026, on the site of the former Edgewood Elementary School. The complex includes units reserved for lower-income households as the area sees a surge in multi-family housing development.
Why it matters
Rising home prices and mortgage rates are pushing more residents toward renting in Rock Hill, where local demand is bolstered by proximity to Charlotte. This development helps address a tight local market that hit 99 percent occupancy in 2021.
York County permitted 37 multi-family housing projects in fiscal year 2026, a significant increase from 14 permits issued in 2025. Rents at the new complex start at $1,133 for one-bedroom, $1,337 for two-bedroom, and $1,500 for three-bedroom units.
The players
Fitch Irick
The real estate developer responsible for constructing the new apartment complex on the former school site.
Rock Hill Housing Authority
The local agency that coordinated with private developers to secure and redevelop the unused municipal property.
The details
The developer converted the vacant Edgewood Elementary School site into a residential community by working alongside the local Housing Authority. To accommodate the local demographic, the project reserves specific units for households earning 30 percent or 60 percent of the city's $68,771 median household income. This structured approach aims to provide accessible housing options within a region experiencing high rental demand.
Timeline
2021: Rental market occupancy reached 99 percent.
September 1, 2026: Edgewood Place Apartments opened to residents.
October 14, 2026: Grand opening celebration occurred.
Fiscal year 2026: The county granted 37 multi-family housing permits.
The Home Front
The Edgewood Place project reflects a clear trend of intensified multi-family construction across York County to address sustained rental demand. This surge in development marks a response to the 99 percent occupancy rates recorded in the local market during 2021.
Prospective renters should consider whether their household income qualifies them for the reserved units at this complex. It is also a good time to compare these new rental rates against current regional averages if you are planning a move within Rock Hill.
The takeaway
The addition of 216 units provides a necessary buffer in a competitive local rental market. Interested applicants can research eligibility requirements for income-restricted units directly through the developer or the local housing office.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the rental landscape, explore the Apartments section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Post and Courier.
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