Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (20 Rentals)

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Audubon
1 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon

115 Magnolia RdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Shires Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shires Apartments

1020 Little John DrCharleston, SC 29407
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Hampton West
Studio Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Spanish Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Oaks

1515 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmetto Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Square

1551 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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1724 Ashley Hall Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1724 Ashley Hall Rd

1724 Ashley Hall RdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Riverview
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Riverview

1476 Orange Grove RdCharleston, SC 29407

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

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Avondale, SC

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Avondale, SC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Avondale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Avondale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avondale area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,181. Village Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,192. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,181
Village SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,192
Palmetto Square6190A21BR,1BA$1,340
West Ashley Heights2A - SPECIALS2BR,1BA$1,395
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1,404

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, SC

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $2.33 price per square foot 25 Lenox St Model at 25 Lenox St, Unit A in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Townhouse Village starting at $1,421 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
25 Lenox St, Unit A25 Lenox St2BR,1BA$2.33
Townhouse Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.29
West Ashley Heights2A - SPECIALS2BR,1.5BA$1.30
The JauntKiawah2BR,1BA$1.84
Village SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.54
Palmetto Square6190A2P1BR,1BA$2.16
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$2.01
The Riverview6191A11BR,1BA$2.18
West WindThe Cutter1BR,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avondale, Charleston, SC

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,181, 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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