
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Greenville, SC from $720 (33 Rentals)
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Element At East North

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MAA Howell Commons

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The Victor Verdae

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Springs at Laurens Road

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Aldon at Keys Crossing

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Evolve at Homestead

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Polos at Hudson Corners

MAA Point Place

Tuscan Heights

Ascent at Pointe Grande

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greenville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Studio Apartments | $1,505 | $763 | $2,399 |
| Greenville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $745 | $7,451 |
| Greenville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $880 | $4,511 |
| Greenville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,018 | $8,488 |
| Greenville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $1,531 | $3,695 |
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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 $895.
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 $1,589.
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 1,452 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 $360 which is $1,229 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greenville.
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