
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Downtown Neighborhood of Greenville, SC from $767 (17 Rentals)


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South Downtown, Greenville, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,540 | $875 | $2,131 |
South Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $767 | $3,099 |
| South Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $399 | $3,135 |
| South Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $499 | $4,051 |
| South Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $1,499 | $1,499 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Downtown Neighborhood of Greenville, SC.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Downtown, Greenville, SC
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Downtown is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in South Downtown is Pelham which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in South Downtown costs $1,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 102 regular apartments in South 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 South Downtown?
Cheap apartments in South Downtown have an average cost of $380 which is $1,570 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Downtown.
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