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Greenville, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Greenville, SC

Pricing Updated: 11/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Greenville, SC area range in price from $900 to $8,500 with an overall median price of $2,746. The three Greenville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Shemwood Crossing at $1,250, South Downtown at $1,125, and Berea at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Greenville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Shemwood Crossing$1,250$1,2501
South Downtown$1,690$1,12514
Berea$1,800$1,00013
Greenville Memorial Hospital$1,850$95056
White Horse$1,950$92559
Augusta Street Area$1,975$95056
Pleasantburg$2,099$1,10041
West Downtown$2,125$95017
Outer Greenville Gantt$2,200$900134
East Downtown$2,297$1,4957

Cheapest Available Greenville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Greenville, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stratham Place Apartments in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood priced from $399. Towers East in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $723. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Greenville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratham Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$399
Towers EastStudio, 1 bath2BR,1BA$723
The Assembly ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$763
Flats at HaywoodThe FlatStudio,1BA$775
Rutherford House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Eagle Trace Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$849
Addison TownhomesOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$849
Augusta Road Apartments1BR/1B1BR,1BA$850
Overbrook Place ApartmentsMove In by November 24th on a 15-month lease an...1BR,1BA$850
Hunting Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenville, SC

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greenville area is the $1.09 price per square foot Darwin Model at Huff Creek in the in the Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Greenville apartment is the Cheshire Model at Westchester Townhomes starting at $1,257 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greenville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huff CreekDarwin3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Westchester TownhomesCheshire3BR,2BA$0.84
Rocky Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Gateway at the GreenGreen 33BR,2BA$1.01
Oaktree2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.89
EdgemontPalmetto2BR,2BA$1.09
Crescent Landing2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Sorrento Apartment HomesFalls2BR,1BA$1.07
Parker at Cone2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Stratham Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.57

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Greenville Overview

Though it has a humble name, Greenville is far from humble. It’s a part of South Carolina’s third largest urban area, and it is also the fastest growing, probably due to an influx of manufacturing jobs from companies like Michelin and AVX Corporation. Greenville is certainly a city to watch out for, so now’s the time to start looking for apartments in Greenville. It’s especially booming for young people—a surprisingly high proportion of Greenville residents are single young adults who are upwardly mobile. Greenville is a great place to live, not only because of the job prospects, but because it’s also in one of the most beautiful parts of South Carolina.

Why live in Greenville, SC?

Living in apartments in Greenville gives you the opportunity to live the city life while surrounded by beautiful countryside in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s not only a beautiful and pleasant place to live, though, it’s also a smart city. Almost 42% of adults have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is double the national average. Perhaps because of the high degree of education, the citizens of Greenville make a good living, for the most part. At about $31,000, the income per capita is very high for a city in South Carolina. Living in Greenville is not just pleasant—it might also be prosperous.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greenville, SC

Ranked #2

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Greenville, SC

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Greenville, SC Area Reviews

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Jesse • 2+ years in Greenville

September 1, 2025

A lovely, diverse and convenient city that only gets better with time.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greenville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Greenville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Greenville is at Towers East listed at $723.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Greenville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greenville Apartment is $723 at Towers East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Greenville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greenville is starting from $399 at Stratham Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Greenville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Greenville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stratham Place Apartments and starts from $499.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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