Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (12 Rentals)

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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

231 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
Studio Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Crescent, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crescent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crescent area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,317. James Towne Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Crescent apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,317
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,566
35 Folly Apartments35F-11BR,1BA$1,650
Aspire at James IslandA51BR,1BA$1,700
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,703

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent, SC

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crescent area is the $2.51 price per square foot 2022 Wappoo Hall Rd Model at 2022 Wappoo Hall Rd, Unit 1A in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Crescent apartment is the A2 Model at Avalon at James Island starting at $2,002 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crescent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2022 Wappoo Hall Rd, Unit 1A2022 Wappoo Hall RdStudio ,1BA$2.51
Avalon at James IslandA21BR,1BA$2.56
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.22
Aspire at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.32
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.39
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.23
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.03
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
Element 29A02Studio ,1BA$3.01
35 Folly Apartments35F-11BR,1BA$3.13

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Crescent, Charleston, SC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Charleston. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crescent Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Crescent?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crescent is under $1,914.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crescent?

The cheapest apartment in Crescent is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,317, while the average apartment in Crescent costs $2,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crescent?

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 116 regular apartments in Crescent 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 Crescent?

Cheap apartments in Crescent have an average cost of $1,166 which is $1,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crescent.

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