Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Spartanburg Neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Highland Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Crossing

201 Highland AveSpartanburg, SC 29306
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The Ellington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellington

560 Magnolia StSpartanburg, SC 29303
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SHA7
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SHA7

154 George Washington Carver DrSpartanburg, SC 29306
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JC Anderson
2 Bedroom Apartments

JC Anderson

770 Baltimore StSpartanburg, SC 29301
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Trailside on Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside on Main

1000 E Main StSpartanburg, SC 29307

Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Spartanburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Spartanburg area of Spartanburg, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Morningside Apartments priced from $775. Trailside on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Downtown Spartanburg apartments for rent in Spartanburg, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morningside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$775
Trailside on Main1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$795
Magnolia LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$875
The Brick LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Riverwind Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 671 sqft1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Spartanburg, SC

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Spartanburg area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath - Oakwood End Unit Model at Townes at Converse in the in the Hillbrook neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Downtown Spartanburg apartment is the 183 Alabama St Model at 183 Alabama St, Unit C starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Downtown Spartanburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Spartanburg 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$1.20
183 Alabama St, Unit C183 Alabama St2BR,2BA$1.13
314 SouthPhase I End Unit2BR,2.5BA$1.53
The Montgomery BuildingCovington2BR,2BA$1.57
The Brick Lofts2 BD/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.49
Morningside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Trailside on Main1x1 Designer1BR,1BA$1.06
Comet SpartanburgBeech1BR,1BA$1.68
Church Street LoftsMidtownStudio ,1BA$1.56
Magnolia Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Spartanburg, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across South Carolina including Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg, and the greater Spartanburg area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Spartanburg Neighborhood in Spartanburg, SC

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Spartanburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Spartanburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Spartanburg is under $1,252.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Spartanburg?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Spartanburg is Trailside on Main which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Downtown Spartanburg costs $1,822.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Spartanburg?

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 3 regular apartments in Downtown Spartanburg 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 Downtown Spartanburg?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Spartanburg have an average cost of $153 which is $1,669 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Spartanburg.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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