
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,385 (2 Rentals)

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Avondale
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Charleston by our Charleston, SC Local Expert Vickie Shivers. See how it ranks!
Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Charleston and the best places to live with original content written by our Charleston, SC Local Expert Vickie Shivers
Avondale, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Avondale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Avondale Studio Apartments | $2,545 | $1,720 | $5,556 |
Avondale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $1,181 | $8,383 |
Avondale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,094 | $1,375 | $9,864 |
Avondale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,038 | $1,385 | $10,000+ |
Avondale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,372 | $4,950 | $5,795 |
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Getting Around the Avondale Neighborhood in Charleston, SC
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
11 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avondale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Avondale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avondale is under $1,720.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?
The cheapest apartment in Avondale is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,697, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $5,372.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avondale?
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 1,107 regular apartments in Avondale 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 Avondale?
Cheap apartments in Avondale have an average cost of $1,081 which is $4,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.
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