Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC from $500 (21 Rentals)

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SHA7
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SHA7

154 George Washington Carver DrSpartanburg, SC 29306
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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside on Main

1000 E Main StSpartanburg, SC 29307

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Hillcrest, Spartanburg, SC Local Guide

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 Arbor Glen Apartments priced from $835. East Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Spartanburg, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Glen Apartments1 Bed 1 BathArbor Glen Apartments1BR,1BA$835
East Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 BathEast Ridge Apartments1BR,1BA$845
Morningside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Woodside Apartments2 Bed 1 BathWoodside Apartments2BR,1BA$870
Magnolia LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, SC

As of December 28, 2025 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 1BR/1.5BA Model at E Main Street starting at $1,650 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Woodland Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townes at Converse3 Bed, 2.5 Bath - Oakwood End Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.26
E Main Street1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.38
Comet SpartanburgHemlock2BR,2BA$1.34
Woodside Apartments2 Bed 1 BathWoodside Apartments2BR,1BA$0.97
East Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1 BathEast Ridge Apartments2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Country Club Apartments2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.30
Morningside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Riverwind Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 671 sqft1BR,1BA$1.45
Arbor Glen Apartments1 Bed 1 BathArbor Glen Apartments1BR,1BA$1.28
Magnolia Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Spartanburg, SC

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Arbor Glen Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,480.

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 18 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 $234 which is $1,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!