35 Hanover St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (21 Rentals)
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Meeting Street Lofts
601 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Madison Station
651 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Merchant
102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
75 Society St
CharlestonSC29401
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The Porter
577 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Bridgeview Village
1 Community LnCharleston, SC 29403
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from $1,8002 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 16
Bee Street
40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
72 America St
CharlestonSC29403
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Element 29
287 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Charleston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,485 | $1,590 | $7,007 |
| Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $1,719 | $7,095 |
| Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,276 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,621 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,360 | $8,900 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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 $1,591. 18 Line St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,660. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Meeting Street Lofts | Roseman | Studio,1BA | $1,591 |
| 18 Line St | 18 Line St | 2BR,1BA | $1,660 |
| The Porter | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,731 |
| Madison Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| Bridgeview Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, SC
As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charleston area is the $2.38 price per square foot 96 Nassau St Model at 96 Nassau St in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Downtown Charleston apartment is the 1 South St Model at 1 South St starting at $3,200 with a $2.37 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 96 Nassau St | 96 Nassau St | 3BR,3BA | $2.38 |
| 1 South St | 1 South St | 3BR,3BA | $2.37 |
| 400 Meeting | Hobcaw | 4BR,4BA | $1.18 |
| 25 Lenox St, Unit A | 25 Lenox St | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Bridgeview Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 37 South St | 37 South St | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
| 655 East Bay | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Element 29 | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Madison Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| The Porter | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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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 $1,894.
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 $1,730, 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 $1,095 which is $2,242 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston
Written by: Vickie Shivers
Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.
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.
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.
Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.