Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cotton Street Area Greenville, SC from $300 (48 Rentals)

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property at 212 Spartanburg St

$700

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212 Spartanburg St

GreenvilleSC29607
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120 Atwood St, Unit 7
$790
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120 Atwood St, Unit 7

120 Atwood StGreenville, SC 29601
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property at 9 Saint Clair St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9 Saint Clair St

GreenvilleSC29601
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Towers East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towers East

415 N Main StGreenville, SC 29601
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326 Loop St
2 Bedroom Apartments

326 Loop St

326 Loop StGreenville, SC 29609
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Lane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lane Apartments

17 Lane AveGreenville, SC 29607
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Franklin Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Flats

1140 N Franklin RdGreenville, SC 29617

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Boulder Creek
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Boulder Creek

300 Furman Hall RdGreenville, SC 29609
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Bethel
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethel

55 Bethel StGreenville, SC 29607
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115 Rasor Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

115 Rasor Dr

115 Rasor DrGreenville, SC 29617
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North Franklin
2 Bedroom Apartments

North Franklin

1114 N Franklin RdGreenville, SC 29617
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714 E Washington St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

714 E Washington St

714 E Washington StGreenville, SC 29601

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Riverwalk Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Apartments

101 Falls Park DrGreenville, SC 29601
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Cotton Street Area, Greenville, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cotton Street Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cotton Street Area area of Greenville, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stratham Place Apartments priced from $399. Rutherford House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Cotton Street Area apartments for rent in Greenville, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratham Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$399
Rutherford HouseRoom for Rent1BR,1BA$725
326 Loop St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$749
Overbrook Place ApartmentsMove In by June 30th on a 12-month lease and ge...1BR,1BA$950
115 Rasor Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
Hampton Avenue Apartments2/1.002BR,1BA$1,000
Stonesthrow Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,035
Century Plaza ApartmentsThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1,080
West End Commons2br/1ba Apartment2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cotton Street Area, SC

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cotton Street Area area is the $1.52 price per square foot Pelham Model at The Lofts of Greenville in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Cotton Street Area apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at The Townes @ Summit starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cotton Street Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts of GreenvillePelham2BR,2BA$1.52
The Townes @ Summit2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Parker at Cone2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
115 Rasor Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
205 White Oak Dr, Unit B205 White Oak Dr2BR,1BA$1.27
Stonesthrow Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Century Plaza ApartmentsThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1.37
Hampton Avenue Apartments2/1.002BR,1BA$1.27
Stratham Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.57
Rutherford HouseRoom for Rent1BR,1BA$1.40

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Cotton Street Area, Greenville, SC

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Cotton Street Area, Greenville, and the greater Greenville area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cotton Street Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cotton Street Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cotton Street Area is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cotton Street Area?

The cheapest apartment in Cotton Street Area is Rutherford House which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Cotton Street Area costs $4,327.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cotton Street Area?

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 28 regular apartments in Cotton Street Area 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 Cotton Street Area?

Cheap apartments in Cotton Street Area have an average cost of $444 which is $3,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cotton Street Area.

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