
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cotton Street Area Greenville, SC from $300 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cotton Street Area area of Greenville.


Stratham Place Apartments

212 Spartanburg St

Rutherford House

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120 Atwood St, Unit 7

Laurel Oaks Apartments

Stonesthrow Apartment Homes

Azalea Place Apartments

Magnolia Place Apartments
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Parker at Cone

3 Christopher St, Unit A

Century Plaza Apartments

Hampton Avenue Apartments

403 Old Paris Mountain Rd

105 Cypress St

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205 White Oak Dr, Unit B

15 Galphin Dr, Unit #3

11 Spencer St
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9 Saint Clair St

West End Commons

Summit North (N)

Towers East

326 Loop St

Overbrook Place Apartments

Lane Apartments

Fredericksburg Townhomes

Franklin Flats
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220 Piney Mountain Rd

Boulder Creek

Bethel

209 Nicholtown Rd

115 Rasor Dr

North Franklin

1103 Hampton Ave Ext

Skyland Park Apartments

714 E Washington St
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1109 Hampton Ave Ext

117A White Oak Dr

Hidden Creek Townhomes

1107 Hampton Ave Ext

304 Shaw St

304 N Leach St

403 McCrary St

34 Kimbell Ct

414 Randall St
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221 Church St

The Townes @ Summit

Riverwalk Apartments
Cotton Street Area, Greenville, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cotton Street Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Street Area Studio Apartments | $1,639 | $1,369 | $2,063 |
| Cotton Street Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $725 | $2,891 |
| Cotton Street Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $112 | $3,673 |
| Cotton Street Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $499 | $4,201 |
| Cotton Street Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cotton Street Area Neighborhood of Greenville, SC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratham Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $399 |
| Rutherford House | Room for Rent | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 326 Loop St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Overbrook Place Apartments | Move In by June 30th on a 12-month lease and ge... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 115 Rasor Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Hampton Avenue Apartments | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Stonesthrow Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Century Plaza Apartments | The Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| West End Commons | 2br/1ba Apartment | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts of Greenville | Pelham | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| The Townes @ Summit | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Parker at Cone | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 115 Rasor Dr | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 205 White Oak Dr, Unit B | 205 White Oak Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Stonesthrow Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Century Plaza Apartments | The Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Hampton Avenue Apartments | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Stratham Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| Rutherford House | Room for Rent | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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