
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Greenville, SC from $300 (116 Rentals)
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The Park at Uptown and Downtown

Rutherford House

Crescent Landing

Mulberry Court Apartments

Springwood Apartments

Vista West I (Westgate)

Pelham Village

The Paragon

Parker at Cone
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The Assembly Apartments

Pelham

Eagle Trace Apartments

Vista West II

Augusta Road Apartments

Woodwinds

Pelham Place North

Andover Park Apartments

Hunting Ridge Apartments

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North Point Flats
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The Wade

Overlook Apartments

Sorrento Apartment Homes

Settlement Manor

Avery Landing Apartments

Carolina Crossing

1103 Hampton Ave Ext

Plantations at Haywood

Element At East North

Stonesthrow Apartment Homes
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Berkley Pointe Apartments

The Fairway Club Apartments

The Haywood

Park at Sondrio

Century Plaza Apartments

Toscana Apartment Homes

Gleneagle Apartments

MAA Howell Commons

Stoneledge Plantation Apartments

The Bristol Apartments
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Cherokee Landing

110-116 Dobbs St

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6 Hallcox St, Unit B, Unit B

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124 Swinton Dr, Unit N. Mauldin, Unit N. Mauldin

Hampton Avenue Apartments

Pelham Place South

Woodstream Farms Apartments

Laurel Woods Apartments

Roper Mountain Woods Apartments

Lakeside Place
Affordable Living, Upstate Charm: Discover Greenville's Best Neighborhoods for Renting Apartments
Discover Greenville, SC's best-kept secrets! A local expert shares their top affordable neighborhoods that offer a perfect blend of charm, convenience, and great value when renting apartments in Greenville.
Greenville, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greenville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Greenville Studio Apartments | $1,491 | $763 | $2,999 |
| Cheap Greenville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $720 | $5,030 |
| Cheap Greenville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $399 | $5,122 |
| Cheap Greenville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $499 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Greenville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,307 | $3,294 |
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Greenville, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Greenville, SC
Pricing Updated: 05/12/2026Current apartment rentals in the Greenville, SC area range in price from $399 to $14,515 with an overall median price of $4,034. The three Greenville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greenline at $725, Overbrook at $725, and Valley Creek at $849. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Greenville Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenline | $1,399 | $725 | 281 |
| Overbrook | $1,399 | $725 | 276 |
| Valley Creek | $1,399 | $849 | 290 |
| Berea | $1,401 | $790 | 49 |
| Nicholtown | $1,475 | $399 | 237 |
| Greenville Community College | $1,577 | $875 | 127 |
| Eastside | $1,979 | $849 | 390 |
| Bryson Meadows | $2,150 | $950 | 89 |
| Fairview Meadows | $2,150 | $950 | 129 |
| Rogers Mill | $2,279 | $900 | 101 |
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. Rutherford House in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Greenville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratham Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $399 |
| Rutherford House | Room for Rent | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Springwood Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Vista West I (Westgate) | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Pelham Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
| Pelham | Coral | 1BR,1BA | $836 |
| Augusta Road Apartments | 1BR/1B | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Woodwinds | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Pelham Place North | The McBee | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| Addison Townhomes | One Bedroom - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenville, SC
As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greenville area is the $1.04 price per square foot Aisle Model at Huff Creek in the in the Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $2,048. The second greatest value Greenville apartment is the Kent Model at Westchester Townhomes starting at $1,203 with a $0.93 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huff Creek | Aisle | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.04 |
| Westchester Townhomes | Kent | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| Pelham Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| The Park at Uptown and Downtown | Downtown - Two Bedroom, One Bathoom | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Gateway at the Green | Green 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Kensington Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| The Assembly Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Cobalt Springs Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Sorrento Apartment Homes | Legacy | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Stratham Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greenville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greenville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greenville is under $864.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greenville?
The cheapest apartment in Greenville is Rutherford House which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Greenville costs $4,034.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greenville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,015 regular apartments in Greenville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greenville?
Cheap apartments in Greenville have an average cost of $370 which is $3,664 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greenville.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.