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Greenville, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Greenville, SC

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Greenville, SC area range in price from $950 to $8,500 with an overall median price of $2,726. The three Greenville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Shemwood Crossing at $1,150, Berea at $950, and White Horse at $950. 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$1,650$1,1502
Berea$1,850$95014
White Horse$1,995$95039
Pleasant Valley$2,100$9956
Pleasantburg$2,200$1,10026
N Outer Greenville Berea$2,325$950121
Maple Grove$2,347$1,10066
Cotton Street Area$2,350$95037
North Main Area$2,350$97530
Rogers Mill$2,425$1,20013

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 $100. Eagle Trace in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Greenville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratham Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$100
Eagle Trace1 Bed 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$849
Hawks LandingBristol1BR,1BA$850
Hunting Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Crescent Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$851
Pelham Place NorthThe McBeeStudio,1BA$860
Cobalt SpringsBerkley2BR,1BA$870
Andover Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenville, SC

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greenville area is the $1.05 price per square foot Aisle Model at Huff Creek in the in the Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $2,070. The second greatest value Greenville apartment is the Carlton Model at Eagle Chase starting at $1,790 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Eastside 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 CreekAisle4BR,2.5BA$1.05
Eagle ChaseCarlton3BR,2.5BA$1.04
The Townes at Clairbrook3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Westchester TownhomesCheshire3BR,2BA$0.92
Halcyon at Cross CreekB22BR,2BA$1.02
Gateway at the GreenGreen 33BR,2BA$1.01
Crescent Landing2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.98
412 Furman Rd, Unit A412 Furman Rd1BR,1BA$1.00
10 Montis Dr, Unit 1610 Montis Dr2BR,1BA$1.03
Stratham Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.14

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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.

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 Pelham Place North listed at $860.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greenville Apartment is $849 at Eagle Trace.

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 $100 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 Eagle Trace and starts from $1,025.

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