
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charlestowne Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (14 Rentals)
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34 Morris St, Unit C

75 Society St

The Porter

549 King St

72 America St

Element 29

511 Meeting
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Charlestowne, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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 | $2,485 | $1,650 | $6,398 |
Charlestowne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,394 | $1,600 | $9,585 |
Charlestowne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,816 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
Charlestowne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,607 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
Charlestowne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $1,360 | $7,900 |
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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 The Porter priced from $1,731. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Charlestowne apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Porter | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,731 |
Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,799 |
Element 29 | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
511 Meeting | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,840 |
Morrison Yard | The Bluestone | Studio,1BA | $2,031 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestowne, SC
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlestowne area is the $5.12 price per square foot PH6 Model at Society at Ansonborough in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $14,020. The second greatest value Charlestowne apartment is the PH Model at Legacy Patriots Point starting at $12,500 with a $5.80 price per square foot in the East Side 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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Society at Ansonborough | PH6 | 3BR,2.5BA | $5.12 |
Legacy Patriots Point | PH | 2BR,2.5BA | $5.80 |
Caroline | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
The Charleigh | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
The Guild | SK | Studio ,1BA | $5.16 |
Morrison Yard | The Portico | Studio ,1BA | $3.76 |
Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $3.01 |
The Porter | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
10 WestEdge | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $4.13 |
511 Meeting | Studio E | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCharlestowne, Charleston, SC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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?
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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 $2,990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlestowne?
The cheapest apartment in Charlestowne is Element 29 which is listed at $1,816, while the average apartment in Charlestowne costs $3,933.
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 120 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 $1,075 which is $2,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlestowne.
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