Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Main Area Greenville, SC from $399 (49 Rentals)

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property at 400 Hagood St
$900

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Total Monthly Price$900
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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400 Hagood St

GreenvilleSC29601
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property at 135 D St
$1,075

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Base Rent$1,075

Total Monthly Price$1,075
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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135 D St

GreenvilleSC29609
property at 310 Frank St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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310 Frank St

GreenvilleSC29601
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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
property at 304 N Leach St
$1,000 - $1,100
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304 N Leach St

GreenvilleSC29601
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714 E Washington St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

714 E Washington St

714 E Washington StGreenville, SC 29601
property at 2530 E North St
$1,095 - $1,199
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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2530 E North St

GreenvilleSC29615

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rutherford House Co-LivingCo-Living | Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Pelham ApartmentsCitrine1BR,1BA$799
Lakeside PlaceA3-V1BR,1BA$799
Pelham Place NorthThe McBeeStudio,1BA$860
Overlook ApartmentsOverlook-Standard1BR,1BA$900
Element At East North1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$913
Pelham Place SouthThe Hampton1BR,1BA$930
Mulberry Court Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$941
The Fairway Club Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$950
The Wade1 Bed 1 Bath - Silver1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westchester TownhomesCheshire3BR,2BA$1.00
Magnolia Place ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.84
Element At East North2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1200 sqft2BR,2BA$0.97
Carolina CrossingDarlington3BR,2BA$1.34
The Townes @ Summit2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Century Plaza ApartmentsThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1.37
Mulberry Court Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Toscana Apartment HomesCascade1BR,1BA$1.39
Lakeside PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.07
The Fairway Club Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.27

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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 $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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