BMW's Spartanburg plant is the largest BMW manufacturing facility in the world and one of the biggest employers in South Carolina, with more than 11,000 employees and a constant flow of engineers, managers, and expat employees rotating in from Germany, South Korea, and other international facilities.
If you are relocating to work at BMW Spartanburg and trying to decide where to live, here is a case for Greenville.
Greenville's downtown is better. Main Street is a genuine walkable downtown with independent restaurants, coffee shops, live music venues, and Falls Park. Spartanburg has been improving but is not at the same level.
The commute from Greenville to BMW is manageable. Via I-85, the Greer exit takes you almost directly to the plant. Drive time from Greenville's west side is 25 to 35 minutes, which is comparable to many suburban Spartanburg locations.
The Swamp Rabbit Trail. Twenty-two miles of paved greenway running from downtown through Travelers Rest. If you are used to an active outdoor lifestyle in Europe, this is a meaningful quality-of-life feature.
International community. Greenville has a significant international presence, in part because of BMW and Michelin. There are German cultural organizations, international restaurants, and a population accustomed to welcoming expats.
For employees rotating in from Germany, South Korea, China, or other international sites, the first months in South Carolina are about orientation. You do not know yet which neighborhood you want to live in permanently. You may not know whether you prefer Greenville or Greer or Spartanburg.
Our homes give you that window. Month to month, all-inclusive, and available quickly.
Downtown Retreat — 2BR/1BA
Two bedrooms near downtown Greenville. Good for an engineer arriving with a partner, or two colleagues on the same rotation. About 30 minutes from the BMW plant.
Cozy Cottage — 1BR/1BA
A private one-bedroom house. Good for a single engineer who wants their own space and a quiet home to come back to after a long shift.
Unity Park Retreat — 4BR/2BA
Four bedrooms for a larger family or a group of team members rotating together. Easy to split costs. About 30-35 minutes from the plant.
One flat monthly rate:
BMW typically provides a relocation allowance for international employees and in some cases US domestic relocations. If your relocation package includes a housing allowance or temporary housing provision, we can provide the lease documentation and invoices your HR file will need.
Contact us with your start date and the number of people, and we will check availability and get you a lease.
Contact us at rentgvl.com or call 864-404-6155. We respond the same day.
We respond same day and can usually confirm housing within 24 hours.
Contact us at rentgvl.com or call 864-404-6155. We respond the same day.
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