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Meeting Street Lofts
601 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,476 (12 Rentals)
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Madison Station
651 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
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511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic on Romney
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 | $2,489 | $1,476 | $7,102 |
| Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $1,606 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,343 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,699 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,370 | $7,900 |
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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 $1,875.
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 $1,476, 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 128 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 $1,117 which is $2,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston.
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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.
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Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.
Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.
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.