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The Jaunt

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Middleton Cove

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Atlantic Palms

1800 Ashley West

Spanish Oaks
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West Wind

Alston Arm Apartments

Alta Shores

Castlewood Townhouses

Preserve at Essex Farms

Townhouse Village

Planters Trace Apartment Homes

Boltons Landing

Plantation Flats

Ashley River Apartments
Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,110 | $1,000 | $6,784 |
Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,211 | $967 | $10,000+ |
Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,280 | $8,585 |
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Getting Around Charleston, SC
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Charleston, SC Area Reviews
Vicki • 4+ years in Charleston
February 25, 2025Charleston is a great place to live and work. It's a beautiful coastal area with lots of things to see and do. The downside to living in Charleston is the traffic! The combination of locals and tourists on the roads make it almost impossible to get around. It's also a bit pricey to live in the Holy City...but the charm, views, laid back lifestyle, and Southern hospitality cannot be beat!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Charleston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charleston is under $1,051.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Charleston is Lelands Nook which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Charleston costs $3,830.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charleston?
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 2,939 regular apartments in Charleston 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 Charleston?
Cheap apartments in Charleston have an average cost of $829 which is $3,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charleston.
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