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Meeting Street Lofts
601 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Merchant
102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
35 Hanover St
CharlestonSC29403
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from $1,6001 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1, 2026
34 Morris St, Unit C
34 Morris StCharleston, SC 29403
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from $1,640Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 29
655 East Bay
655 E Bay StCharleston, SC 29403
75 Society St
CharlestonSC29401
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Madison Station
651 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Bridgeview Village
1 Community LnCharleston, SC 29403
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The Porter
577 Meeting StCharleston, 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
549 King 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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55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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East Central, Charleston, SC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Studio Apartments | $2,426 | $1,545 | $6,909 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $1,600 | $8,646 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,233 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,526 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $1,360 | $6,200 |
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Cheapest Available East Central Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Meeting Street Lofts priced from $1,545. The Merchant has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Street Lofts | Roseman | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Merchant | Chalmers | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Porter | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,731 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
| Bridgeview Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, SC
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $2.33 price per square foot 25 Lenox St Model at 25 Lenox St, Unit A in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the Row Model at The Merchant starting at $3,260 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Lenox St, Unit A | 25 Lenox St | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Merchant | Row | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| Bridgeview Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Caroline | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| The Charleigh | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $3.01 |
| Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| The Porter | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
| Madison Station | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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Getting Around the East Central Neighborhood in Charleston, SC
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central is under $1,922.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is Meeting Street Lofts which is listed at $1,745, while the average apartment in East Central costs $3,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central?
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 138 regular apartments in East Central 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 East Central?
Cheap apartments in East Central have an average cost of $1,092 which is $2,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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