
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Greenville, SC from $300 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Downtown area of Greenville.


Element At East North

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219 Nichol St, Unit A

Century Plaza Apartments

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31 Perry Ave, Unit A
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Lakeside Place

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East Downtown, Greenville, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,448 | $723 | $2,098 |
| East Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $720 | $3,680 |
| East Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $399 | $4,534 |
| East Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $499 | $4,871 |
| East Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,294 | $3,294 | $3,294 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Downtown Neighborhood of Greenville, SC.
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Cheapest Available East Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Downtown area of Greenville, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stratham Place Apartments priced from $399. Element At East North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Greenville, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratham Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $399 |
| Element At East North | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Tax Credit 50 | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Towers East | Studio, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $723 |
| Century Plaza Apartments | The Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
| Andover Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Pelham Place North | The Palmetto | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| The Fairway Club Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Pelham | Citrine | 1BR,1BA | $966 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, SC
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $1.36 price per square foot Shoeless Joe Model at The Lofts of Greenville in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value East Downtown 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 East Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts of Greenville | Shoeless Joe | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| The Townes @ Summit | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Lakeside Place | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Stonesthrow Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 219 Nichol St, Unit A | 219 Nichol St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Century Plaza Apartments | The Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Element At East North | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Tax Credit 80 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Fairway Club Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Bristol Apartments | Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Stratham Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Downtown is under $966.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in East Downtown is Element At East North which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in East Downtown costs $3,294.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Downtown?
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 93 regular apartments in East Downtown 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 East Downtown?
Cheap apartments in East Downtown have an average cost of $358 which is $2,936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Downtown.
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