Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charleston City Market Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Charleston City Market area of Charleston.

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364 King St

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367 King St

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Charleston City Market, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charleston City Market Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Charleston City Market area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at The Merchant priced from $1,685. Bee Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Charleston City Market apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MerchantChalmersStudio,1BA$1,685
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800
Foundry PointA1A1BR,1BA$1,843
Atlantic on RomneyS1Studio,1BA$1,875
Morrison YardThe BluestoneStudio,1BA$2,019

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston City Market, SC

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston City Market area is the $5.80 price per square foot PH Model at Legacy Patriots Point in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $12,500. The second greatest value Charleston City Market apartment is the A14 Model at Society at Ansonborough starting at $4,940 with a $5.21 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston City Market apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy Patriots PointPH2BR,2.5BA$5.80
Society at AnsonboroughA141BR,1.5BA$5.21
Morrison YardThe Morrison1BR,1BA$6.67
The MerchantCooper1BR,1BA$3.07
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
Foundry PointA1A1BR,1BA$3.06
10 WestEdgeS3Studio ,1BA$4.24
Atlantic on RomneyA1-B1BR,1BA$5.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Charleston City Market, Charleston, SC

Ranked #35

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Charleston City Market Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston City Market Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Charleston City Market?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charleston City Market is under $3,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charleston City Market?

The cheapest apartment in Charleston City Market is Foundry Point which is listed at $1,843, while the average apartment in Charleston City Market costs $9,556.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charleston City Market?

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 31 regular apartments in Charleston City Market that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

Written by: Vickie Shivers

Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.