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

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72 America St
$1,8001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Jul 1

72 America St

Charleston, SC 29403
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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

231 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403
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145S
1 Bedroom Apartments

145S

145 St Philip StCharleston, SC 29403
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Downtown, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Charleston, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at Sky Garden Apartments priced from $1,799. Bee Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,799
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800
511 MeetingStudio EStudio,1BA$1,810
The MerchantHarbor1BR,1BA$1,880
Atlantic on RomneyS1Studio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, SC

As of February 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.46 price per square foot C2 Model at Foundry Point in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,290. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Hobcaw Model at 400 Meeting starting at $1,575 with a $1.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Foundry PointC23BR,3BA$2.46
400 MeetingHobcaw4BR,4BA$1.18
128 Wentworth St, Unit Newly Renovated Unit128 Wentworth St1BR,1BA$2.63
655 East BayB22BR,1BA$3.38
The CharleighA1B1BR,1BA$3.76
The MerchantCooper1BR,1BA$3.00
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
10 WestEdgeS4Studio ,1BA$4.05
511 MeetingStudio EStudio ,1BA$3.44
38 Reid St, Unit 38 Reid Street Apt D38 Reid St1BR,1.5BA$3.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Charleston, SC

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at 511 Meeting listed at $1,810.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,880 at The Merchant.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $1,800 at Bee Street.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Foundry Point and starts from $4,290.

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