Cheap Apartments for Rent in Beaufort County, SC from $600 (28 Rentals)
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Garden Oaks

Nextloft

Bay South

Residences at Port Royal

Preserve at Port Royal

Cross Creek Apartments

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76 Cassandra Ln

34 S Forest Beach Dr

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181 Cuffy Rd

9 Estrolita St

1810 6th St

2205 Southside Blvd

1006 Church St
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Beaufort County, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Beaufort County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Beaufort County Studio Apartments | $1,635 | $1,164 | $2,161 |
Beaufort County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $1,013 | $2,713 |
Beaufort County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $980 | $3,800 |
Beaufort County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,423 | $1,296 | $3,915 |
Beaufort County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $2,430 | $3,995 |
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Cheapest Available Beaufort County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Beaufort County, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Oaks priced from $1,013. Nextloft in the Parkside at Baynard Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,164. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Beaufort County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Garden Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,013 |
Nextloft | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
Waters at Ribaut | Two Bedroom One Bath Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Residences at Port Royal | Tern | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Cross Creek Apartments | Beaufort | 2BR,2BA | $1,295 |
Magnolia Park | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,296 |
The Residence at Battery Creek | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Bay South | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Broad River Village | The Scamp | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
Preserve at Port Royal | 1B-R8 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beaufort County, SC
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Beaufort County area is the $1.51 price per square foot Cumberland Model at New River Forest in the starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Beaufort County apartment is the Sage Model at Retreat at New Riverside starting at $2,450 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Hampton Hall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beaufort County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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New River Forest | Cumberland | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.51 |
Retreat at New Riverside | Sage | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Saddlewood at Pepper Hall | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
The Bluestone Apartments | The Savannah 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
HarborOne Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Magnolia Park | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Cross Creek Apartments | Beaufort | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Bay South | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Waters at Ribaut | Two Bedroom One Bath Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Waterside at Pepper Hall | 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beaufort County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Beaufort County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Beaufort County is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beaufort County?
The cheapest apartment in Beaufort County is Garden Oaks which is listed at $1,013, while the average apartment in Beaufort County costs $33,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Beaufort County?
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 15 regular apartments in Beaufort County 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 Beaufort County?
Cheap apartments in Beaufort County have an average cost of $106 which is $32,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Beaufort County.
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