
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Greenville, SC from $300 (163 Rentals)
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The Park at Uptown and Downtown

Rutherford House

Crescent Landing

Springwood Apartments

Lakeside Place

Pelham

Vista West I (Westgate)

Vista West II

Laurel Oaks Apartments
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Pelham Place North

Eagle Trace Apartments

Andover Park Apartments

Carolina Crossing

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North Point Flats

Stonesthrow Apartment Homes

Hunting Ridge Apartments

The Wade

Overlook Apartments
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The Alston

Pelham Village

Stratford Apartments

Azalea Place Apartments

Magnolia Place Apartments

Hampton Avenue Apartments

The Paragon

Parker at Cone

Pelham Place South

Berkley Pointe Apartments
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Mulberry Court Apartments

Augusta Road Apartments

Park at Sondrio

The Fairway Club Apartments

MAA Haywood

Century Plaza Apartments

Gleneagle Apartments

Rocky Creek Apartments

Roper Mountain Woods Apartments

Stoneledge Plantation Apartments
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Laurel Woods Apartments

Cherokee Landing

Woodstream Farms Apartments

Oak Ridge at Pelham

MAA Paddock Club

The Victor Verdae

1109 Hampton Ave Ext

Vista West III

MAA Howell Commons

Lakecrest
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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 | $1,473 | $763 | $3,068 |
| Cheap Greenville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $720 | $6,004 |
| Cheap Greenville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $875 | $4,465 |
| Cheap Greenville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,018 | $6,509 |
| Cheap Greenville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $1,075 | $3,275 |
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Greenville, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Greenville, SC
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Greenville, SC area range in price from $720 to $6,509 with an overall median price of $3,938. The three Greenville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greenline at $725, Overbrook at $725, and Eastside at $790. 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 | $1,462 | $725 | 207 |
| Overbrook | $1,462 | $725 | 211 |
| Eastside | $1,499 | $790 | 313 |
| Valley Creek | $1,508 | $790 | 259 |
| Berea | $1,551 | $790 | 50 |
| Nicholtown | $1,565 | $790 | 204 |
| Greenville Community College | $1,645 | $875 | 102 |
| Pleasantburg | $1,700 | $745 | 217 |
| Bryson Meadows | $1,745 | $992 | 109 |
| Fairview Meadows | $1,795 | $992 | 133 |
Cheapest Available Greenville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Greenville, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Park at Uptown and Downtown in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood priced from $720. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park at Uptown and Downtown | Downtown - One Bedroom, One Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Rutherford House | Room for Rent | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Olii Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| 326 Loop St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Pelham | Coral | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Lakeside Place | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Vista West I (Westgate) | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Vista West II | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 106 Cartee Avenue | 1/2 | 1BR,2BA | $850 |
| Pelham Place North | The McBee | Studio,1BA | $860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenville, SC
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greenville area is the $1.01 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Rocky Creek Apartments in the in the Outer Greenville Mauldin neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Greenville apartment is the Camden Model at Signature Pointe starting at $1,195 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Outer Greenville Gantt 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Creek Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Signature Pointe | Camden | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Avalon Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| 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 | $0.95 |
| Crescent Landing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| 205 White Oak Dr, Unit B | 205 White Oak Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Pelham Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Olii Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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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 $860.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greenville?
The cheapest apartment in Greenville is The Park at Uptown and Downtown which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Greenville costs $3,938.
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 1,057 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 $363 which is $3,575 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greenville.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Jesse Broadt
I'm Jesse, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Greenville, South Carolina. I fell in love with this outstanding city in 2004 when we first lived in the downtown area.

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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