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South Downtown, Greenville, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Downtown area of Greenville, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stratham Place Apartments priced from $399. Towers East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $723. Here are the most affordable South Downtown apartments for rent in Greenville, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratham Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$399
Towers EastStudio, 1 bath2BR,1BA$723
Overbrook Place ApartmentsMove In by November 24th on a 15-month lease an...1BR,1BA$850
Pelham Place NorthThe McBeeStudio,1BA$860
The Fairway Club Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Andover Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
PelhamCelestine (Renovated)1BR,1BA$906
Parker at Cone2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$911
Element At East North1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 786 sqft1BR,1BA$926
Berkley Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Downtown, SC

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Downtown area is the $1.42 price per square foot Billie Holiday Model at West Village Lofts At Brandon Mill in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $2,135. The second greatest value South Downtown apartment is the Cheshire Model at Westchester Townhomes starting at $1,257 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West Village Lofts At Brandon MillBillie Holiday2BR,2BA$1.42
Westchester TownhomesCheshire3BR,2BA$0.84
Lakeside PlaceC1-V3BR,2BA$1.29
Parker at Cone2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Toscana Apartment HomesRaven2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Overlook ApartmentsOverlook-Standard2BR,2BA$1.27
Hampton Avenue Apartments2/1.002BR,1BA$1.27
The Fairway Club Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.19
The Bristol ApartmentsGolden Gate1BR,1BA$1.37
Stratham Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Downtown, Greenville, SC

Ranked #8

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Downtown Neighborhood in Greenville, SC

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $940.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Downtown is Towers East which is listed at $723, while the average apartment in South Downtown costs $5,312.

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 78 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 $354 which is $4,958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Downtown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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