
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drayton Neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC from $500 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Drayton area of Spartanburg.


The Spruce

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Arbor Glen Apartments

East Ridge Apartments

Reserve at Hillcrest

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The Bryant
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Aug Smith on Main

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Palmetto Lofts

Leland Street Apartments

181 N Fairview Ave

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Drayton, Spartanburg, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Drayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Studio Apartments | $1,078 | $750 | $1,299 |
| Drayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $715 | $1,899 |
| Drayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $825 | $2,414 |
| Drayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $999 | $2,489 |
| Drayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $2,195 | $2,195 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Drayton Neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC.
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Cheapest Available Drayton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Drayton area of Spartanburg, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Prosper Spartanburg priced from $715. Creekside Retreat Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Drayton apartments for rent in Spartanburg, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper Spartanburg | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Creekside Retreat Townhomes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Tree Top Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Reserve at Hillcrest | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Bryant | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drayton, SC
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Drayton area is the $1.26 price per square foot 154 W Main St Model at 154 W Main St, Unit B in the in the Woodland Heights neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Drayton apartment is the Phase 2 | Landon Model at Northside Townhomes starting at $2,195 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Woodland Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Drayton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 W Main St, Unit B | 154 W Main St | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.26 |
| Northside Townhomes | Phase 2 | Landon | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.16 |
| Townes at Converse | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath - Oakwood End Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
| Palmetto Lofts | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Creekside Retreat Townhomes | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Woodside Apartments | 2 Bed 1 BathWoodside Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Brick Lofts | 2 BD/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Prosper Spartanburg | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Reserve at Hillcrest | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Spruce | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Diamond | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Drayton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Drayton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Drayton is under $1,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Drayton?
The cheapest apartment in Drayton is Prosper Spartanburg which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Drayton costs $2,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Drayton?
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 20 regular apartments in Drayton 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 Drayton?
Cheap apartments in Drayton have an average cost of $242 which is $1,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drayton.
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