
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southernside Neighborhood of Greenville, SC from $300 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southernside area of Greenville.


Rutherford House

Mulberry Court Apartments

Parker at Cone

Andover Park Apartments

20 Lyncrest St

110-116 Dobbs St

Hampton Avenue Apartments

The Assembly Apartments

Summit North (N)
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South Ridge

West End Commons

American Spinning Mill

NorthPointe

106 Lester Ave

12 N YMCA ST

40 3rd St

Judson Mill Lofts and The Jenny & Westervelt at Judson Mill

17 Ellendale Ave

308 Pettigru St
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Main & Stone

30 Knoxbury Terrace

34 Knoxbury Terrace

Link Apartments® West End

McBee Station Apartments

Trailside at Reedy Point

4 Kilgore St

Laurel Oaks

Azalea Place Apartments

Magnolia Place
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Towers East

Hawks Landing

Boulder Creek

18 Yellowstone Dr

Bethel

108 Hilton St

1103 Hampton Ave Ext

1109 Hampton Ave Ext

209 Nicholtown Rd

714 E Washington St
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13 Saco St

1107 Hampton Ave Ext

622 Perry Rd

557 Perry Ave

10 10th St

414 Randall St

125 Mallard St

Riverwalk Apartments

8 Wrigley St
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Southernside, Greenville, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southernside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southernside Studio Apartments | $1,569 | $875 | $2,131 |
| Southernside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $725 | $2,981 |
| Southernside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $399 | $3,601 |
| Southernside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $499 | $4,471 |
| Southernside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,294 | $3,294 | $3,294 |
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Cheapest Available Southernside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southernside area of Greenville, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stratham Place Apartments priced from $399. Rutherford House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Southernside apartments for rent in Greenville, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratham Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $399 |
| Rutherford House | Room for Rent | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Andover Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Hampton Avenue Apartments | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Parker at Cone | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,216 |
| Summit North (N) | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| West End Commons | 2br/1ba Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| American Spinning Mill | A - 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,252 |
| South Ridge | Pearl | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
| NorthPointe | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southernside, SC
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southernside area is the $1.68 price per square foot Michelangelo Model at McBee Station Apartments in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $2,135. The second greatest value Southernside apartment is the Pelham Model at The Lofts of Greenville starting at $2,000 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southernside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| McBee Station Apartments | Michelangelo | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| The Lofts of Greenville | Pelham | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| The Lofts at Woodside Mill | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Parker at Cone | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Summit North (N) | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Hampton Avenue Apartments | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| West End Commons | 2br/1ba Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Stratham Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| Andover Park Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
| Rutherford House | Room for Rent | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthernside, Greenville, SC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southernside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southernside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southernside is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southernside?
The cheapest apartment in Southernside is Rutherford House which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Southernside costs $4,476.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southernside?
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 35 regular apartments in Southernside 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 Southernside?
Cheap apartments in Southernside have an average cost of $398 which is $4,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southernside.
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