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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crescent?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Crescent Studio Apartments | $2,512 | $1,575 | $6,707 |
Crescent 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $807 | $8,812 |
Crescent 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,565 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
Crescent 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,960 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
Crescent 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $1,360 | $7,900 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,317 |
James Towne Village | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,566 |
35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Aspire at James Island | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2022 Wappoo Hall Rd, Unit 1A | 2022 Wappoo Hall Rd | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
Avalon at James Island | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Aspire at James Island | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $3.01 |
35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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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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