Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Greenville Neighborhood of Greenville, SC from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Towers East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towers East

415 N Main StGreenville, SC 29601
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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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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

Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC Local Guide

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. Hampton Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Downtown Greenville apartments for rent in Greenville, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Andover Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Hampton Avenue Apartments2/1.002BR,1BA$975
Hidden Creek TownhomesHidden Creek Townhomes2BR,1BA$1,150
The Bristol ApartmentsBrooklyn2BR,1BA$1,150
Stevens Street Lofts1021BR,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Greenville, SC

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Greenville area is the $1.60 price per square foot Three Bedrooms Model at Judson Mill Lofts Apartments in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $2,765. The second greatest value Downtown Greenville apartment is the Degas Model at McBee Station Apartments starting at $2,125 with a $1.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Judson Mill Lofts ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.60
McBee Station ApartmentsDegas2BR,2BA$1.60
The Lofts of GreenvilleHutton1BR,1BA$1.55
The Bristol ApartmentsBrooklyn2BR,1BA$1.21
9 Neal St, Unit A9 Neal St2BR,1BA$1.99
Hidden Creek TownhomesHidden Creek Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Hampton Avenue Apartments2/1.002BR,1BA$1.24
The Elements West1 Bed, 1 Bath Loft on 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$2.09
Stevens Street Lofts1021BR,1BA$1.84
Andover Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC

Ranked #21

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across South Carolina and customized analysis for Central Greenville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Greenville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Greenville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Greenville is under $1,384.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Greenville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Greenville is Andover Park Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Downtown Greenville costs $2,670.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 8 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Greenville?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Greenville have an average cost of $171 which is $2,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Greenville.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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