
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Greenville Neighborhood of Greenville, SC from $399 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Greenville area of Greenville.


298 Nichol St

1105 Hampton Ave Ext

Hampton Avenue Apartments

Parker at Cone

Mulberry Court Apartments

102 Bruce St

The Bristol Apartments

9 Saint Clair St

925 Cleveland St, Unit 50
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NorthPointe

West End Commons

Stevens Street Lofts

Water Tower Apartments

310 Frank St

MAA Greene

Judson Mill Lofts and The Jenny & Westervelt at Judson Mill

District West Apartments

South Ridge

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Main & Stone
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108 Mulberry St

326 Ligon St

400 Rhett

17 Spencer St

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Rivers Edge Apartments

925 Cleveland St, Unit 47

56 Baxter St

Stratham Place Apartments

Towers East

Bethel
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1315 E Washington St

1103 Hampton Ave Ext

304 N Leach St

135 D St.

714 E Washington St

1109 Hampton Ave Ext

Hidden Creek Townhomes

25 Bigby St

1107 Hampton Ave Ext

414 Randall St
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11B Harrington Ave

27 Faris Cir

129 Harrington Ave

605 University Ridge

Riverwalk Apartments

Riverside

53 Faris Cir

10 Clark St

7 Highlawn Ave
263 Beacon St
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Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Greenville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Greenville Studio Apartments | $1,475 | $875 | $2,010 |
| Downtown Greenville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $926 | $2,795 |
| Downtown Greenville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $900 | $3,203 |
| Downtown Greenville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $1,289 | $5,023 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Greenville Neighborhood of Greenville, SC.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Greenville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Greenville area of Greenville, SC is a Studio unit found at Andover Park Apartments priced from $875. Parker at Cone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $926. Here are the most affordable Downtown Greenville apartments for rent in Greenville, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Parker at Cone | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Mulberry Court Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| The Bristol Apartments | Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| NorthPointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| West End Commons | 2br/1ba Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Stevens Street Lofts | 105 | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| Water Tower Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Judson Mill Lofts and The Jenny & Westervelt at Judson Mill | J +W- S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| District West Apartments | DW.23 | Studio,1BA | $1,347 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Greenville, SC
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Greenville area is the $2.07 price per square foot Traditional C1 3x2-1388 SF Model at MAA Greene in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $2,873. The second greatest value Downtown Greenville apartment is the Hutton Model at The Lofts of Greenville starting at $1,675 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Greenville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Greene | Traditional C1 3x2-1388 SF | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| The Lofts of Greenville | Hutton | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The McClaren | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Mulberry Court Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| West End Commons | 2br/1ba Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Parker at Cone | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Bristol Apartments | Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Judson Mill Lofts and The Jenny & Westervelt at Judson Mill | J +W- S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
| Stevens Street Lofts | 105 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Andover Park Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Greenville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Greenville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Greenville is at Andover Park Apartments listed at $875.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Greenville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Greenville Apartment is $926 at Parker at Cone.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Greenville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Greenville is starting from $1,175 at Andover Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Greenville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Greenville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mulberry Court Apartments and starts from $1,289.
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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.

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