Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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CharlestonSC29403

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The Guild
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403

East Side, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. Atlantic on Romney has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Atlantic on RomneyS1Studio,1BA$1,550
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,799
The MerchantHarbor1BR,1BA$1,910
10 WestEdgeS5Studio,1BA$1,998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, SC

As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.18 price per square foot Hobcaw Model at 400 Meeting in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 34 Mary St Model at 34 Mary St starting at $2,345 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
400 MeetingHobcaw4BR,4BA$1.18
34 Mary St34 Mary St2BR,1BA$1.80
26 Aiken St, Unit 26 Aiken Unit A26 Aiken St3BR,3BA$2.40
59 Hanover St, Unit C59 Hanover St2BR,1BA$2.00
37 South St37 South St2BR,2BA$2.92
655 East BayA11BR,1BA$3.01
The MerchantCooper1BR,1BA$3.03
The CharleighS1BStudio ,1BA$3.84
Morrison YardThe BluestoneStudio ,1BA$3.72
38 Reid St, Unit 38 Reid Street Apt D38 Reid St1BR,1BA$3.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Charleston, SC

Ranked #44

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Side Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side is at Archer School Apartments listed at $1,028.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $1,490 at Archer School Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $1,778 at Archer School Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Society at Ansonborough and starts from $13,071.

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