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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (16 Rentals)
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75 Society St
CharlestonSC29401
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The Merchant
102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
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from $1,765Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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from $1,875Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 27
655 East Bay
655 E Bay StCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic on Romney
55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
364 King St
CharlestonSC29401
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from $2,019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Morrison Yard
838 Morrison DrCharleston, SC 29403
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from $2,048Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
10 WestEdge
10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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from $2,073Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Charleigh
441 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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from $2,100Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
The Jasper
310 Broad StCharleston, SC 29401
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Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Charleston and the best places to live with original content written by our Charleston, SC Local Expert Vickie Shivers
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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 | $2,610 | $1,650 | $7,102 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,470 | $1,762 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,703 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,977 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,370 | $7,900 |
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There are currently 16 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 $1,690. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merchant | Chalmers | Studio,1BA | $1,690 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,799 |
| Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,843 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| Atlantic on Romney | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, SC
As of April 29, 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 $5,592 with a $5.79 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 | $5.79 |
| Society at Ansonborough | A14 | 1BR,1.5BA | $5.21 |
| The Merchant | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Morrison Yard | The Portico | Studio ,1BA | $3.76 |
| Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 10 WestEdge | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
| The Charleigh | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.92 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio E | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
| Atlantic on Romney | A1-B | 1BR,1BA | $5.10 |
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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 $2,360.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Foundry Point which is listed at $1,843, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,622.
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 122 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 $1,139 which is $2,483 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston
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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.