Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Spartanburg Neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC from $400 (33 Rentals)

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property at 114 Brookside Rd

$950 - $1,650

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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114 Brookside Rd

SpartanburgSC29301

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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 Studio unit found at Church Street Lofts priced from $965. Creekside Retreat Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Downtown Spartanburg apartments for rent in Spartanburg, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Church Street LoftsSoHoStudio,1BA$965
Creekside Retreat Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,125
Schoolhouse LoftsWright1BR,1BA$1,144
The Bluffs2 x 22BR,2BA$1,195
DRAYTON MILLS LOFT APARTMENTSW11A1BR,1BA$1,268
Comet SpartanburgBirch1BR,1BA$1,275
The Lively at Drayton MillsThe Suber1BR,1BA$1,279
Riverwind Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,285
The FitzgeraldThe Maya1BR,1BA$1,290
Boxcar ApartmentsCOWBOY ZOMBIE One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Spartanburg, SC

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Spartanburg area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Unfurnished- Market Rent Model at Townes at Converse in the in the Forest Park neighborhood starting from $1,847. The second greatest value Downtown Spartanburg apartment is the Phase 2 | Litchfield Model at Northside Townhomes starting at $2,080 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Woodland Heights 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.
Townes at Converse3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Unfurnished- Market Rent3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Northside TownhomesPhase 2 | Litchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.32
314 S Pine StPhase I Interior Unit2BR,2.5BA$1.57
The Charles on Liberty StreetCharleston2BR,2BA$1.52
Creekside Retreat Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.22
Riverwind Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
The Bluffs2 x 22BR,2BA$1.37
DRAYTON MILLS LOFT APARTMENTSW11A1BR,1BA$1.67
Comet SpartanburgBirch1BR,1BA$1.78
Church Street LoftsSoHoStudio ,1BA$1.70

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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
Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,505.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Spartanburg is Schoolhouse Lofts which is listed at $1,144, while the average apartment in Downtown Spartanburg costs $2,080.

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 10 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 $135 which is $1,945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Spartanburg.

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