Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (21 Rentals)

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72 America St

CharlestonSC29403

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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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Cormac
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cormac

1310 Meeting Street RdCharleston, SC 29405
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Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Meeting Street Lofts priced from $1,560. The Porter has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,731. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meeting Street LoftsRosemanStudio,1BA$1,560
The PorterS4Studio,1BA$1,731
Madison StationA11BR,1BA$1,759
Bridgeview Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,795
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, SC

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charleston area is the $2.33 price per square foot 25 Lenox St Model at 25 Lenox St, Unit A in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Charleston apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Bridgeview Village starting at $1,795 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
25 Lenox St, Unit A25 Lenox St2BR,1BA$2.33
Bridgeview Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.75
CarolineB12BR,2BA$2.94
655 East BayA41BR,1BA$2.89
The MerchantCooper1BR,1BA$3.10
Madison StationA11BR,1BA$2.86
Element 29A02Studio ,1BA$3.01
The PorterS4Studio ,1BA$2.88
35 Folly Apartments35F-11BR,1BA$3.57
511 MeetingStudio EStudio ,1BA$3.53

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Charleston, South Carolina. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Charleston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Charleston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Charleston is under $1,900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Charleston?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Charleston is Meeting Street Lofts which is listed at $1,710, while the average apartment in Downtown Charleston costs $3,337.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Charleston?

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 139 regular apartments in Downtown Charleston 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 Downtown Charleston?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Charleston have an average cost of $1,089 which is $2,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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