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


Element At East North

Towers East

Mulberry Court Apartments

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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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Pelham Place North

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Andover Park Apartments

Pelham

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Lakeside Place

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Main & Stone

West End Commons

Judson Mill Lofts and The Jenny & Westervelt at Judson Mill

District West

Stevens Street Lofts

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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 | $1,448 | $723 | $2,098 |
| South Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $720 | $3,680 |
| South Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $399 | $4,534 |
| South Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $499 | $4,871 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Downtown Neighborhood of Greenville, SC.
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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. 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 South 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 |
| Overlook Apartments | Overlook-Standard | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Pelham Place North | The Palmetto | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| The Fairway Club Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Downtown, SC
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Downtown area is the $0.92 price per square foot Cheshire Model at Westchester Townhomes in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $1,382. The second greatest value South Downtown apartment is the Shoeless Joe Model at The Lofts of Greenville starting at $1,599 with a $1.36 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Townhomes | Cheshire | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| The Lofts of Greenville | Shoeless Joe | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Toscana Apartment Homes | Raven | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Lakeside Place | A3-V | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Stonesthrow Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 219 Nichol St, Unit A | 219 Nichol St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Century Plaza Apartments | The Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Hampton Avenue Apartments | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Fairway Club Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Stratham Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Downtown, Greenville, SC
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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Downtown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Downtown is at Towers East listed at $723.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Downtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Downtown Apartment is $720 at Element At East North.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Downtown is starting from $399 at Stratham Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable South Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stratham Place Apartments and starts from $499.
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