
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charlestowne Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (16 Rentals)
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70 Radcliffe St

35 Hanover St

75 Society St

511 Meeting

The Porter

Element 29

72 America St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charlestowne?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Charlestowne Studio Apartments | $2,559 | $1,028 | $7,007 |
Charlestowne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,481 | $1,490 | $10,000+ |
Charlestowne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,769 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Charlestowne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,853 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
Charlestowne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $1,360 | $8,900 |
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Cheapest Available Charlestowne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Charlestowne area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. 18 Line St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Charlestowne apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
18 Line St | 18 Line St | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
The Porter | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,731 |
511 Meeting | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,798 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestowne, SC
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlestowne area is the $1.18 price per square foot Hobcaw Model at 400 Meeting in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Charlestowne apartment is the 34 Mary St Model at 34 Mary St starting at $2,225 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlestowne apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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400 Meeting | Hobcaw | 4BR,4BA | $1.18 |
34 Mary St | 34 Mary St | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
18 Line St | 18 Line St | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
Bridgeside at Patriots Point | 2C - The Essex | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
12 Nassau St | 12 Nassau St | 3BR,2BA | $2.94 |
133 Line St, Unit a | 133 Line St | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Caroline | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
37 South St | 37 South St | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
18 Line St | 18 Line St | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCharlestowne, Charleston, SC
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Charlestowne, Charleston, SC
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Best Local Schools in Charlestowne, Charleston, SC
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Getting Around the Charlestowne Neighborhood in Charleston, SC
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
34 / 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 Charlestowne Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Charlestowne?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charlestowne is under $2,031.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlestowne?
The cheapest apartment in Charlestowne is Archer School Apartments which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in Charlestowne costs $3,931.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charlestowne?
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 3,653 regular apartments in Charlestowne 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 Charlestowne?
Cheap apartments in Charlestowne have an average cost of $1,086 which is $2,845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlestowne.
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