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The Merchant
102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic on Romney
55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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655 E Bay StCharleston, SC 29403
75 Society St
CharlestonSC29401
364 King St
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Downtown, Charleston, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,507 | $1,570 | $4,472 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,402 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,481 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,991 | $1,430 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $1,280 | $2,034 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at The Merchant priced from $1,570. 511 Meeting has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,755. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merchant | Anson | Studio,1BA | $1,570 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio K | Studio,1BA | $1,755 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,799 |
| Foundry Point | A2B-C | 1BR,1BA | $1,811 |
| Atlantic on Romney | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, SC
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $5.80 price per square foot PH Model at Legacy Patriots Point in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $12,500. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2P-T Model at The Guild starting at $5,605 with a $5.81 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Patriots Point | PH | 2BR,2.5BA | $5.80 |
| The Guild | 2P-T | 2BR,2BA | $5.81 |
| Society at Ansonborough | A14 | 1BR,1.5BA | $5.21 |
| Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Caroline | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
| The Charleigh | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.92 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio E | Studio ,1BA | $3.41 |
| 10 WestEdge | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.17 |
| Atlantic on Romney | A1-B | 1BR,1BA | $5.10 |
| The Merchant | Anson | Studio ,1BA | $4.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $2,285.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Foundry Point which is listed at $1,811, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,565.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 123 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $1,114 which is $2,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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