New ‘luxury’ downtown Rock Hill apartments to open in late spring
A new upscale apartment complex that is changing the landscape of downtown Rock Hill will open its doors to new residents in June.
The complex that sits at the intersection of White Street and Dave Lyle Blvd. will have 229 studio, one, two and three-bedroom units, said Samantha Leach, community director of The Exchange of Rock Hill. All of the apartment options will have at least two floor plans.
The new buildings are at the site of the former Renew Our Community, a homeless day shelter and crisis assistance center, one block away from Main Street. A car dealership occupied the property before that. The apartments join two other modern complexes in downtown — 139 Main and The Anderson, both on Main Street.
Across Dave Lyle Blvd., a new mixed-use development will replace the old Herald site at 132 W. Main St. Developers envision plans to include residential space, restaurants, an amphitheater and a playground.
Leach said the community response has been positive about The Exchange, especially from residents who live close to the site.
“They love the fact that we’re going to have amenities at our complex,” Leach said. “I will say the community has been very open to us being here and very welcoming as well.”
Features of the apartments include quartz countertops, shaker-style cabinets, walk-in closets and gourmet kitchens, she said. The complex will have a fitness area, a pet park, a pool, a pet spa, co-working stations and a rooftop terrace.
Studio apartments start at $1,250 a month; one bedrooms start at $1,435; two bedrooms start at $1,800; and three bedrooms start at $2,180. Some of the apartments are considered affordable housing.
Leach said the complex is considered luxury, in part, because of the sense of community renters will have.
“If you don’t want to be in your apartment, you don’t necessarily have to be with all of the amenities that we have here,” Leach said. “Everything will be right at your door, for the most part, you don’t have to go far.”
