North Main Area

Greenville, SC

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North Main Area - Greenville, SC Area Guide

A vibrant community just outside Downtown Greenville

Community Convenient Diverse Charming

Beautiful single-family homes and well-maintained apartment buildings keep renters happy in the North Main neighborhood of Greenville. This neighborhood, just outside heart of Downtown Greenville, attracts residents who are drawn to the old-growth trees lining the streets, the proximity to work and play, and the deep sense of community and history that permeates life here.

Hop on the trolley to head down to Main Street's restaurants and shops, or grab a treat at Northgate Soda Shop, which first opened its doors in 1947. Families flock to the Stone Lake Community Pool to cool off during the summer, and Falls Park surrounding the Reedy River sits nearby to the south of the neighborhood, putting natural beauty and relaxation just a stroll away. The North Main Area has a vibrant community that show up and show out all year round.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Main Area is $834 for one bedroom, and $1,206 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Main Area has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 517 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $834/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 869 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,206/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Children's Museum of the Upstate
  • Greenville Zoo
  • Cleveland Park
  • Falls Park
  • Roper Mountain Science Center

Airports

  • Greenville Spartanburg International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.