
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Main Area Greenville, SC from $300 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Main Area area of Greenville.


Rutherford House

Mulberry Court Apartments

212 Spartanburg St

Stonesthrow Apartment Homes

Pelham

Laurel Oaks

Pelham Place North

Lakeside Place
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The Wade

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Carolina Crossing

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Magnolia Place

Element At East North

Pelham Place South

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Hampton Avenue Apartments

Toscana Apartment Homes

105 Cypress St

3 Crescent Ridge Dr

Summit North (N)

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Main & Stone

Towers East

326 Loop St

19 McMakin Dr
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Renaissance Place Senior Apartments

Overbrook Place Apartments

Lane Apartments

Fredericksburg Townhomes

220 Piney Mountain Rd

Boulder Creek

Bethel

Mountain Creek

1103 Hampton Ave Ext
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2530 E North St

714 E Washington St

Hidden Creek Townhomes

Hampton Harbor Townhomes

304 N Leach St

414 Randall St

The Townes @ Summit

511 Hampton Ave

221 Church St
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214 Waddell Rd

1005 W Lee Rd

706 W Lee Rd

213 Donnan Rd
North Main Area, Greenville, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Main Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Main Area Studio Apartments | $1,624 | $960 | $1,955 |
| North Main Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $725 | $2,874 |
| North Main Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $399 | $3,593 |
| North Main Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $499 | $3,097 |
| North Main Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,294 | $3,294 | $3,294 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Main Area Neighborhood of Greenville, SC.
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Cheapest Available North Main Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Main Area area of Greenville, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Stratham Place Apartments priced from $399. Rutherford House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable North Main Area apartments for rent in Greenville, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratham Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $399 |
| Rutherford House | Room for Rent | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 326 Loop St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Overbrook Place Apartments | One Bedroom/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Stonesthrow Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Pelham | Citrine | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Laurel Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
| Pelham Place North | The McBee | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| Lakeside Place | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Overlook Apartments | Overlook-Standard | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Main Area, SC
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Main Area area is the $0.85 price per square foot Kent Model at Westchester Townhomes in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $1,110. The second greatest value North Main Area apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at The Townes @ Summit starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Main Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Townhomes | Kent | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.85 |
| The Townes @ Summit | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Laurel Oaks | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Stonesthrow Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Century Plaza Apartments | The Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Hampton Avenue Apartments | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Fairway Club Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Lakeside Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Stratham Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| Rutherford House | Room for Rent | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Main Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Main Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Main Area is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Main Area?
The cheapest apartment in North Main Area is Rutherford House which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in North Main Area costs $3,294.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Main Area?
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 32 regular apartments in North Main Area 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 North Main Area?
Cheap apartments in North Main Area have an average cost of $156 which is $3,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Main Area.
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