Cheap Apartments for Rent in Spartanburg, SC from $400 (35 Rentals)

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Highland Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Crossing

201 Highland AveSpartanburg, SC 29306
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The Ellington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellington

560 Magnolia StSpartanburg, SC 29303
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SHA7
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SHA7

154 George Washington Carver DrSpartanburg, SC 29306

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JC Anderson
2 Bedroom Apartments

JC Anderson

770 Baltimore StSpartanburg, SC 29301
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Kensington Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Manor

170 Kensington DrSpartanburg, SC 29306
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Bridge Creek Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge Creek Pointe

65 Flair CtSpartanburg, SC 29301
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Prosper Spartanburg
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prosper Spartanburg

151 Fernwood DrSpartanburg, SC 29307
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Trailside on Main
2 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside on Main

1000 E Main StSpartanburg, SC 29307

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Longbow
2 Bedroom Apartments

Longbow

3139 Longbow DrSpartanburg, SC 29302
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Reserve at Park West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Park West

100 Keats DrSpartanburg, SC 29301
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Cotton Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cotton Ridge

222 Cotton Ridge LnSpartanburg, SC 29302
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Country Garden Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Garden Estates

346 N Sun Flower WayMoore, SC 29369
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Spartanburg, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Spartanburg, SC

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Spartanburg, SC area range in price from $775 to $4,603 with an overall median price of $1,749. The three Spartanburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Woodland Heights at $791, Saxon at $791, and Camelot at $791. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Spartanburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Woodland Heights$1,447$791107
Saxon$1,499$791108
Camelot$1,510$791136
Park Hills$1,515$791129
Cleveland Park$1,602$79291
Drayton$1,695$84559
Washington Heights$1,695$80071
Hilltop$1,699$792133
Hillcrest$1,785$775118
Fernwood$1,787$77599

Cheapest Available Spartanburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Spartanburg, SC is a Studio unit found at Prosper Spartanburg in the Hillbrook neighborhood priced from $775. Arbor Glen Apartments in the Hillbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Spartanburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prosper SpartanburgS1Studio,1BA$775
Arbor Glen Apartments1 Bed 1 BathArbor Glen Apartments1BR,1BA$775
Park At Vietti1BR/1Bath1BR,1BA$791
Morningside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Georgetown Luxury Townhomes1Bed x 1.5 Bath Renovated JBW Blvd1BR,1BA$825
East Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 BathEast Ridge Apartments1BR,1BA$845
TimbercreekOne Bedroom- Classic1BR,1BA$850
Magnolia LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Aventine at Skylyn ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$883
Trailside on Main2x1.5 Designer Townhome2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spartanburg, SC

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Spartanburg area is the $0.90 price per square foot 169 E Main St Model at 169 E Main St, Unit A in the in the Woodland Heights neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Spartanburg apartment is the Howard Model at Northside Townhomes starting at $1,850 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Woodland Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Spartanburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
169 E Main St, Unit A169 E Main St1BR,2BA$0.90
Northside TownhomesHoward3BR,3.5BA$1.04
Covey Homes AddisonTarragon3BR,3BA$1.08
Canaan Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.01
Woodside Apartments3 Bed 2 BathWoodside Apartments3BR,1BA$0.80
Pointe Grand Spartanburg2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Valley Falls Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.76
Cotton Ridge2x2 Designer2BR,2BA$1.00
Trailside on Main2x1.5 Designer Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Morningside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00

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Spartanburg Overview

Spartanburg is a city replete with a rich history, a humid subtropical climate, major landmarks and even media outlets and intersecting highways that portray enhanced means of communication, transport, and information sharing. There are many safe neighborhoods within the city, and if you live here, you can explore the city?s attractions such as tours, music concerts, shopping, parks, music, art galleries, annual festivals and hundreds more.

Why live in Spartanburg, SC?

Spartanburg is one of the best places to live in for several reasons. Firstly, the city has many schools and several colleges and universities, some of which even teach German and Lang. This means education for your children is not an issue if you decide to settle here. Additionally, the city has top-notch health facilities for Cancer treatment, Robotic Surgery, and Cardiology and Heart Surgery among others. Finally, the city neighborhoods offer a great mix of different housing styles that appeal to first-time home buyers, families, and empty-nesters alike.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Spartanburg, SC

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Spartanburg, SC

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Spartanburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Spartanburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Spartanburg is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Spartanburg?

The cheapest apartment in Spartanburg is Arbor Glen Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Spartanburg costs $1,749.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Spartanburg?

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 Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg?

Cheap apartments in Spartanburg have an average cost of $141 which is $1,608 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Spartanburg.

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