
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Main Area Greenville, SC from $300 (45 Rentals)
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212 Spartanburg St

Rutherford House

Pelham

Lakeside Place

Laurel Oaks Apartments

Pelham Place North

Carolina Crossing

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205 White Oak Dr, Unit B
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105 Cypress St

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208 Omar St, Unit A - Downstairs

3 Crescent Ridge Dr

618 Perry Rd

Stratham Place Apartments

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326 Loop St

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Overbrook Place Apartments

Lane Apartments

Fredericksburg Townhomes

Boulder Creek

Bethel

Mountain Creek

1103 Hampton Ave Ext
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714 E Washington St

304 N Leach St

Hidden Creek Townhomes

135 D St.

304 Shaw St

815 Edwards Rd

923 W Lee Rd

213 Donnan Rd
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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 | $1,454 | $960 | $1,762 |
| North Main Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $650 | $2,874 |
| North Main Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $875 | $3,022 |
| North Main Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $1,021 | $3,484 |
| North Main Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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There are currently 45 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 1 Bed unit found at Element At East North priced from $720. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element At East North | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Rutherford House | Room for Rent | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 326 Loop St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Lakeside Place | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Pelham | Citrine | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Stonesthrow Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Wade | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Overlook Apartments | Overlook-Standard | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Hampton Avenue Apartments | Flat | 2BR,1BA | $917 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Main Area, SC
As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Main Area area is the $1.00 price per square foot Cheshire Model at Westchester Townhomes in the in the N Outer Greenville Berea neighborhood starting from $1,507. The second greatest value North Main Area apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Element At East North starting at $1,279 with a $1.09 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 | Cheshire | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Element At East North | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| The Townes @ Summit | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| 205 White Oak Dr, Unit B | 205 White Oak Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Stonesthrow Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Mulberry Court Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Toscana Apartment Homes | Cascade | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Lakeside Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| The Fairway Club Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Hampton Avenue Apartments | Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $917.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Main Area?
The cheapest apartment in North Main Area is Element At East North which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in North Main Area costs $2,725.
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 33 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 $151 which is $2,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Main Area.
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