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

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property at 212 Spartanburg St

$700

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$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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212 Spartanburg St

GreenvilleSC29607

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property at 618 Perry Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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618 Perry Rd

GreenvilleSC29609
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Towers East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towers East

415 N Main StGreenville, SC 29601
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326 Loop St
2 Bedroom Apartments

326 Loop St

326 Loop StGreenville, SC 29609
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Lane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lane Apartments

17 Lane AveGreenville, SC 29607
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Boulder Creek
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Boulder Creek

300 Furman Hall RdGreenville, SC 29609
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Bethel
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethel

55 Bethel StGreenville, SC 29607
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Mountain Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain Creek

2015 Old Mountain Creek RdGreenville, SC 29609

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property at 2530 E North St

$1,049 - $1,199

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2530 E North St

GreenvilleSC29615
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714 E Washington St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

714 E Washington St

714 E Washington StGreenville, SC 29601

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North Main Area, Greenville, SC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Element At East North1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$720
Rutherford HouseRoom for Rent1BR,1BA$725
326 Loop St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$749
Lakeside PlaceA31BR,1BA$799
PelhamCitrine1BR,1BA$799
Stonesthrow Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
The Wade1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver1BR,1BA$899
Overlook ApartmentsOverlook-Standard1BR,1BA$900
Hampton Avenue ApartmentsFlat2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westchester TownhomesCheshire3BR,2BA$1.00
Element At East North2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Townes @ Summit2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.30
205 White Oak Dr, Unit B205 White Oak Dr2BR,1BA$1.01
Stonesthrow Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Mulberry Court Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Toscana Apartment HomesCascade1BR,1BA$1.31
Lakeside PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.20
The Fairway Club Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.27
Hampton Avenue ApartmentsFlat2BR,1BA$1.31

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across South Carolina, including Greenville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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