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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. Pelham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable South Downtown apartments for rent in Greenville, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratham Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$399
PelhamCitrine1BR,1BA$849
Andover Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Stonesthrow Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Lakeside PlaceA31BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Downtown, SC

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Downtown area is the $0.95 price per square foot Cheshire Model at Westchester Townhomes in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $1,432. The second greatest value South Downtown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Avalon starting at $1,150 with a $1.06 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.
Westchester TownhomesCheshire3BR,2BA$0.95
AvalonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Parker at Cone2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Stonesthrow Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Century Plaza ApartmentsThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1.37
Hampton Avenue Apartments2/1.002BR,1BA$1.27
The Fairway Club Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.27
Lakeside PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.35
The Bristol ApartmentsGolden Gate1BR,1BA$1.37
Stratham Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.57

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Downtown, Greenville, SC

Ranked #3

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

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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 Pelham which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in South Downtown costs $6,255.

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 79 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 $296 which is $5,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Downtown.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Affordable Living, Upstate Charm: Discover Greenvilles Best Neighborhoods for Renting Apartments

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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.