Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Spartanburg Neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Spartanburg area of Spartanburg.

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property at 114 Brookside Rd

$1,000 - $1,799

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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114 Brookside Rd

SpartanburgSC29301
property at 114 Bonner Rd

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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114 Bonner Rd

SpartanburgSC29303

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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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Trailside on Main
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside on Main

1000 E Main StSpartanburg, SC 29307

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Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Spartanburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Spartanburg area of Spartanburg, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekside Retreat priced from $800. The Spruce has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Downtown Spartanburg apartments for rent in Spartanburg, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekside Retreat1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
The Spruce1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver1BR,1BA$899
The Glade2 Bed 1 Bath - Silver2BR,1BA$899
Magnolia Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Church Street LoftsSoHoStudio,1BA$965
THE BLUFFS AT WALNUT CREEK1/11BR,1BA$1,045
Schoolhouse LoftsWright1BR,1BA$1,149
The Brick Lofts1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Riverwind Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 671 sqft1BR,1BA$1,155
Drayton Mills LoftsW11B1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Spartanburg, SC

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Spartanburg area is the $1.16 price per square foot Phase 2 | Landon Model at Northside Townhomes in the in the Woodland Heights neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Downtown Spartanburg apartment is the 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath - Oakwood End Unit Model at Townes at Converse starting at $1,995 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Forest Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Spartanburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northside TownhomesPhase 2 | Landon4BR,3BA$1.16
Townes at Converse3 Bed, 2.5 Bath - Oakwood End Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Palmetto Lofts1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.29
The Montgomery BuildingDeering2BR,2BA$1.51
Creekside Retreat3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.41
142 Social1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
The Brick Lofts2 BD/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.49
The Glade2 Bed 1 Bath - Silver2BR,1BA$1.15
THE BLUFFS AT WALNUT CREEK1/11BR,1BA$1.46
The Spruce1 Bed 1 Bath - Diamond1BR,1BA$1.42

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Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC

Ranked #13

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across South Carolina including Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg, and the greater Spartanburg area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Spartanburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Spartanburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Spartanburg is under $1,175.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Spartanburg is Creekside Retreat which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Downtown Spartanburg costs $2,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Spartanburg?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Spartanburg have an average cost of $121 which is $2,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Spartanburg.

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