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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Greenville, SC

Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Greenville, SC area range in price from $750 to $7,500 with an overall median price of $2,761. The three Greenville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pleasant Valley at $1,295, Shemwood Crossing at $1,400, and Berea at $925. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Greenville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pleasant Valley$1,595$1,29552
Shemwood Crossing$1,595$1,40036
Berea$1,850$925112
Greenville Memorial Hospital$2,040$800663
Valley Creek$2,100$1,250518
Rogers Mill$2,145$995116
Maple Grove$2,220$1,250238
Augusta Street Area$2,230$825710
Greenville Community College$2,230$1,145465
Outer Greenville Gantt$2,262$800911

Cheapest Available Greenville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Greenville, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Century Plaza Apartments in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood priced from $834. Eagle Trace in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Greenville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Century Plaza ApartmentsThe Laurel1BR,1BA$834
Eagle Trace1 Bed 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$849
Hawks LandingBristol1BR,1BA$850
Crescent LandingOne bedroom1BR,1BA$851
Fairhill Apartments1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$875
Vista West I (Westgate)1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$885
The Alston1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$886
Vivo Living GreenvilleStudioStudio,1BA$889
Kensington Apartments2BR/1.5BA -Selected Units2BR,1BA$895
Franklin Flats1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenville, SC

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greenville area is the $0.98 price per square foot 101 Birkhall Cir Model at 101 Birkhall Cir in the in the Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $2,360. The second greatest value Greenville apartment is the 206 Sandy Ln Model at 206 Sandy Ln starting at $2,325 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Maple Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greenville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
101 Birkhall Cir101 Birkhall Cir4BR,2.5BA$0.98
206 Sandy Ln206 Sandy Ln4BR,2.5BA$1.01
112 Jodibrook Ct112 Jodibrook Ct4BR,2.5BA$1.00
20 Bushberry Way20 Bushberry Way3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Westchester TownhomesKent2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Pelham VillageThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.81
Kensington Apartments2BR/1.5BA -Selected Units2BR,1.5BA$0.75
The Sullivan Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Jamestown Pointe2 Bedroom Ranch2BR,2BA$0.83
Crescent LandingTwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.98

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Greenville Overview

Though it has a humble name, Greenville is far from humble. It’s a part of South Carolina’s third largest urban area, and it is also the fastest growing, probably due to an influx of manufacturing jobs from companies like Michelin and AVX Corporation. Greenville is certainly a city to watch out for, so now’s the time to start looking for apartments in Greenville. It’s especially booming for young people—a surprisingly high proportion of Greenville residents are single young adults who are upwardly mobile. Greenville is a great place to live, not only because of the job prospects, but because it’s also in one of the most beautiful parts of South Carolina.

Why live in Greenville, SC?

Living in apartments in Greenville gives you the opportunity to live the city life while surrounded by beautiful countryside in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s not only a beautiful and pleasant place to live, though, it’s also a smart city. Almost 42% of adults have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is double the national average. Perhaps because of the high degree of education, the citizens of Greenville make a good living, for the most part. At about $31,000, the income per capita is very high for a city in South Carolina. Living in Greenville is not just pleasant—it might also be prosperous.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greenville, SC

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Greenville, SC

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greenville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Greenville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Greenville is at Vivo Living Greenville listed at $889.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Greenville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greenville Apartment is $834 at Century Plaza Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Greenville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greenville is starting from $895 at Kensington Apartments.

What is the most affordable Greenville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Greenville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pelham Village and starts from $1,018.

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