
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Main Area Greenville, SC from $399 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Main Area area of Greenville.


Rutherford House Co-Living

Pelham Apartments

Lakeside Place

101 Lenore Ave

Laurel Oaks Apartments

Pelham Place North

Overlook Apartments

400 Hagood St
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Carolina Crossing

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Azalea Place Apartments

Hampton Avenue Apartments

Pelham Place South

Mulberry Court Apartments

The Fairway Club Apartments

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The Wade
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Stonesthrow Apartment Homes

135 D St

NorthPointe

2 Sunnydale Dr, Unit Middle Unit

Summit North (N)

310 Frank St

8 Wedgewater Ct

Stratham Place Apartments
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Towers East

326 Loop St

Renaissance Place Senior Apartments

Lane Apartments

Fredericksburg Townhomes

Overbrook Place Apartments

Boulder Creek

117A White Oak Dr

Bethel
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Mountain Creek

1315 E Washington St

304 N Leach St

1103 Hampton Ave Ext

714 E Washington St

2530 E North St

Hidden Creek Townhomes

11B Harrington Ave

414 Randall St
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Hampton Harbor Townhomes

The Townes @ Summit

129 Harrington Ave

5 Whitsett St
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 | $1,330 | $960 | $1,816 |
| North Main Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $775 | $2,880 |
| North Main Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $916 | $2,977 |
| North Main Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $1,021 | $3,491 |
| North Main Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Rutherford House Co-Living priced from $775. Pelham Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable North Main Area apartments for rent in Greenville, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford House Co-Living | Co-Living | Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Pelham Apartments | Citrine | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Lakeside Place | A3-V | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Pelham Place North | The McBee | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| Overlook Apartments | Overlook-Standard | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Element At East North | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $913 |
| Pelham Place South | The Hampton | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Mulberry Court Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| The Fairway Club Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Wade | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Main Area, SC
As of September 04, 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 Three Bedroom Model at Magnolia Place Apartments starting at $1,021 with a $0.84 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 |
| Magnolia Place Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Element At East North | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1200 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Carolina Crossing | Darlington | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| The Townes @ Summit | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Century Plaza Apartments | The Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Mulberry Court Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Toscana Apartment Homes | Cascade | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Lakeside Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Fairway Club Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Main Area?
The cheapest apartment in North Main Area is Rutherford House Co-Living which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in North Main Area costs $1,299.
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 26 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 $184 which is $1,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Main Area.
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