333 King St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charleston City Market Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (16 Rentals)
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The Merchant
102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic on Romney
55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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Morrison Yard
838 Morrison DrCharleston, SC 29403
364 King St
CharlestonSC29401
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10 WestEdge
10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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367 King St
CharlestonSC29401
3 Coming St
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369 King St
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44 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
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27 Archdale St
CharlestonSC29401
313 Meeting St
CharlestonSC29401
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Charleston City Market, Charleston, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston City Market?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston City Market Studio Apartments | $2,677 | $1,725 | $4,047 |
| Charleston City Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,464 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston City Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,933 | $2,730 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston City Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,263 | $5,580 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Charleston City Market Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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 $1,725. Atlantic on Romney has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Charleston City Market apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merchant | Anson | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Atlantic on Romney | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| Morrison Yard | The Bluestone | Studio,1BA | $1,911 |
| 10 WestEdge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,172 |
| Caroline | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston City Market, SC
As of May 18, 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 B2C Model at Foundry Point starting at $2,830 with a $2.79 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Patriots Point | PH | 2BR,2.5BA | $5.80 |
| Foundry Point | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Society at Ansonborough | A14 | 1BR,1.5BA | $5.21 |
| Morrison Yard | The Morrison | 1BR,1BA | $6.67 |
| Caroline | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
| 10 WestEdge | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.17 |
| Atlantic on Romney | A1-B | 1BR,1BA | $5.05 |
| The Merchant | Anson | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCharleston City Market, Charleston, SC
Ranked #41
Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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 $3,790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charleston City Market?
The cheapest apartment in Charleston City Market is Morrison Yard which is listed at $1,964, while the average apartment in Charleston City Market costs $9,510.
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 20 regular apartments in Charleston City Market that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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