1902
Original mill, fully restored
Spartanburg, South Carolina · A 1902 Textile Mill, Reborn
Luxury Loft Apartments in Spartanburg, SC
Inside a living landmark — a nationally awarded historic mill restoration.
289 one-of-a-kind residences in a nationally awarded historic mill restoration — original hardwood floors, 17-foot ceilings, mill windows the size of walls, and a marketplace of restaurants and shops right downstairs.
Newest honor · 2026 Community’s Choice Awards Voted Spartanburg’s best apartment complex Voted by the people of Spartanburg — the ninth win since 2017. See every award →289
Luxury loft residences
68
Unique floor plans
17′
Ceilings, natural wood
Come, be a part of history
No two lofts alike. That's what a century-old mill gives you.
Every apartment at Drayton Mills Lofts is shaped by the bones of the original 1902 textile mill — which is why we offer 68 distinct floor plans instead of a handful of cookie-cutter layouts. Expansive mill windows flood each home with light, and original maple floors carry more than a hundred years of Spartanburg history underfoot.
- Original hardwood flooring dating to 1902
- Soaring 17-foot natural wood ceilings
- Expansive, wall-height mill windows
- Granite countertops & stainless appliances
- ENERGY STAR® certified — top 25% nationwide
Est. 1902
Floor Plans & Availability
View All 68 Floor Plans
Find the loft that fits your life
Campus Amenities
Thirty acres built for the way you actually live
i.
60-ft Lap Pool
Resort-style deck, sun loungers, and a pool built for real swimming.
ii.
Two-Story Fitness Center
State-of-the-art strength and cardio inside the historic mill walls.
iii.
Walking Trails & The Dan
Campus trails logging 30,000+ walks and runs a year — and Spartanburg's 55-mile Dan trail system runs right through the community.
iv.
Outdoor Kitchen & Fire Place
Stainless grills, gas fireplace, and patio seating by the community pond.
v.
Community Rooms with WiFi
Two loft-style rooms — Spinning and Weaving — for work, gatherings, and game nights.
vi.
Pet Friendly
A nearly 1-acre gated dog park and room to roam for every member of the family.
The Drayton Mills Marketplace
Dinner, a workout, a check-up, a new look — without leaving home
The award-winning marketplace on our campus puts Spartanburg's favorite local businesses at your doorstep. It's not near the neighborhood. It is the neighborhood.
Dray Bar & GrillA refined kitchen for dinner and a glass of wine
Pi-Squared PizzaFamous Detroit-style pizza & homemade custard
1800 Drayton Catering & EventsThe Upstate's premiere event venue
Burn Boot CampGroup fitness that gets your blood pumping
Palmetto Proactive HealthcareOn-campus primary care
Sparkle City ChiropracticChiropractic care and whole-body wellness
The Lauren Ashtyn CollectionSalon & extension bar — hair toppers and extensions
Reinvintage WarehouseHandcrafted goods, vintage finds & maker classes
Edward JonesA financial advisor down the stairs
Recognition
An award-winning community, inside and out
Best Apartment Complex, nine timesSpartanburg Herald-Journal Best of the Best 2017–2024 and Community’s Choice 2026 — every year since the lofts opened but one
Governor's Honor AwardOne of the state's highest honors for historic preservation, presented by Gov. Henry McMaster
Novogradac Historic Rehabilitation Award2017 Non-Residential Major Community Impact — national recognition for the Drayton Mills Marketplace
ENERGY STAR® CertifiedSuperior energy performance in the top 25% of buildings nationwide
Common Questions
Straight answers about living in a 1902 mill
Where is Drayton Mills Lofts located?
1800 Drayton Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307 — minutes from downtown Spartanburg, with the Daniel Morgan Trail System (The Dan) running through the community. Explore the neighborhood →
Are the apartments at Drayton Mills pet friendly?
Yes. A nearly one-acre gated dog park sits on site and walking trails cross the 30-acre campus. Dogs and cats are welcome; the pet fee is $550 for the first pet and $250 for a second, all animals register through PetScreening, and some breeds are restricted as pets. Breed and fee restrictions do not apply to assistance animals approved as a reasonable accommodation. Full pet policy →
How many floor plans does Drayton Mills offer?
Because the lofts were built inside an authentic 1902 textile mill, the column grid and window bays decided the walls — so there are 68 unique one, two and three bedroom floor plans across 289 residences. Browse floor plans →
How quiet are the lofts inside a 1902 mill building?
Honest answer: the mill’s load-bearing brick exterior walls keep outside noise out, and the walls between homes were built new to modern code during the 2014–2016 restoration. Because the original heart-pine floors and timber structure were preserved, sound between floors behaves differently than in a concrete building. Most residents find it quieter than they expected — and if you’re sensitive to sound, tell our team and we’ll show you top-floor and end-of-corridor lofts first.
How does a 120-year-old building hold up to weather?
Drayton Mills was fully rehabilitated in 2014–2016 to National Park Service historic standards: new roofing, restored windows, and all-new mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Every loft has its own HVAC, and the community is ENERGY STAR® certified. When weather does find a way in — it happens in any building — our on-site maintenance team handles emergency work orders around the clock, and every request is tracked in the resident portal.
How do I schedule a tour of Drayton Mills Lofts?
Schedule online in under a minute, call (864) 573-4485, or email leasing@draytonlofts.com.