Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Downtown Neighborhood of Greenville, SC from $800 (15 Rentals)

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South Downtown, Greenville, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Downtown area of Greenville, SC is a Studio unit found at Andover Park Apartments priced from $850. Plantations at Haywood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable South Downtown apartments for rent in Greenville, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Andover Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Plantations at HaywoodA2 - Designer1BR,1BA$999
2950 North ApartmentsRenovated Messina1BR,1BA$1,119
The BristolLiberty2BR,2BA$1,250
American Spinning MillA - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,252

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Downtown, SC

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Downtown area is the $2.80 price per square foot Cashmere (C5) Model at Ellison On Broad in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $3,014. The second greatest value South Downtown apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The McClaren Downtown - Historic West End starting at $2,265 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ellison On BroadCashmere (C5)2BR,2BA$2.80
The McClaren Downtown - Historic West End1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
The BristolLiberty2BR,2BA$1.22
American Spinning MillA1 - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.75
TRAILSIDE VERDAEMcBee1BR,1BA$2.08
Plantations at HaywoodA1 - Designer1BR,1BA$1.40
2950 North ApartmentsClassic Messina1BR,1BA$1.87
Andover Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.42
Water Tower Apartmentswt1Br11BR,1BA$2.90
South RidgeVardryStudio ,1BA$2.95

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Getting Around the South Downtown Neighborhood in Greenville, SC

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Downtown is at Andover Park Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Downtown Apartment is $950 at Andover Park Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Downtown is starting from $1,095 at Andover Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Bristol and starts from $1,395.

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