
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC from $500 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillcrest area of Spartanburg.


The Spruce

Arbor Glen Apartments

East Ridge Apartments

Reserve at Hillcrest

The Bryant

Tree Top Apartments

Aventine at Skylyn Apartments
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Country Club Apartments

Aug Smith on Main

Magnolia Lofts

Church Street Lofts

114 Bonner Rd

Draymont Crossing

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Woodside Apartments

Riverwind Apartment Homes
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The Montgomery Building

Schoolhouse Lofts

Comet Spartanburg

The Charles on Liberty Street

The Fitzgerald

The Palmetto Lofts

142 Social

Boxcar Apartments
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Townes at Converse

314 S Pine St

Leland Street Apartments

Meadow Green Apartments

Trailside on Main

Drayton Mills Lofts

The Lively at Drayton Mills

1214 Spring St
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Hillcrest, Spartanburg, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,009 | $720 | $1,285 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $775 | $1,998 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $899 | $2,330 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $999 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Spartanburg, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Tree Top Apartments priced from $899. Reserve at Hillcrest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Spartanburg, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Prosper Spartanburg | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | 2 Bed 2 BathArbor Glen Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| Aventine at Skylyn Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Country Club Apartments | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Magnolia Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Church Street Lofts | SoHo | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| The Spruce | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath - Silver | 3BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, SC
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath - Oakwood End Unit Model at Townes at Converse in the in the Forest Park neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the Phase I Interior Unit Model at 314 S Pine St starting at $1,850 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Forest Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townes at Converse | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath - Oakwood End Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
| 314 S Pine St | Phase I Interior Unit | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | 2 Bed 2 BathArbor Glen Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Woodside Apartments | 2 Bed 1 BathWoodside Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Spruce | 2 Bed 1 Bath - Diamond | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Prosper Spartanburg | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Reserve at Hillcrest | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Draymont Crossing | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Country Club Apartments | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Tree Top Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Spartanburg, SC
Ranked #6
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Tree Top Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 11 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $269 which is $1,306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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