Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cotton Street Area Greenville, SC from $400 (25 Rentals)

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Towers East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towers East

415 N Main StGreenville, SC 29601
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Laurel Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Oaks

667 Rutherford RdGreenville, SC 29609
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Magnolia Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Place

669 Rutherford RdGreenville, SC 29609
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Azalea Place Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Azalea Place Apartments

663 Rutherford RdGreenville, 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 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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The Parker at Cone
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Parker at Cone

50 Blease StGreenville, SC 29601
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Bethel
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethel

55 Bethel StGreenville, SC 29607
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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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100 E Washington St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 E Washington St

100 E Washington StGreenville, SC 29601

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 1 Bed unit found at Century Plaza Apartments priced from $834. Overbrook Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Cotton Street Area apartments for rent in Greenville, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Century Plaza ApartmentsThe Laurel1BR,1BA$834
Overbrook Place ApartmentsMove In by June 30th and Save $200 on first mon...1BR,1BA$875
Franklin Flats1x1 Designer1BR,1BA$895
Stonesthrow Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,010
Hidden Creek TownhomesHidden Creek Townhomes2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cotton Street Area, SC

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cotton Street Area area is the $1.56 price per square foot B2 Model at The Lofts at Woodside Mill in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $1,896. The second greatest value Cotton Street Area apartment is the Hutton Model at The Lofts of Greenville starting at $1,780 with a $1.55 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 at Woodside MillB22BR,2BA$1.56
The Lofts of GreenvilleHutton1BR,1BA$1.55
203 Luther Dr, Unit 203 B Luther Drive203 Luther Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Hidden Creek TownhomesHidden Creek Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Summit North (N) - formerly known as Poinsett Place2x12BR,1BA$1.38
Stonesthrow Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Century Plaza ApartmentsThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1.06
West End Commons2br/1ba Apartment2BR,1BA$1.67
Overbrook Place Apartment located minutes ...Move In by June 30th and Save $500 on first mon...1BR,1BA$1.79
Franklin Flats1x1 Designer1BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cotton Street Area, Greenville, SC

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Greenville, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Cotton Street Area Neighborhood in Greenville, SC

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,335.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cotton Street Area is Century Plaza Apartments which is listed at $834, while the average apartment in Cotton Street Area costs $3,294.

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 23 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 $228 which is $3,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cotton Street Area.

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