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

38 Reid St, Unit 38 Reid Street Apt D

35 Hanover St

72 America St

Foundry Point

The Merchant

10 WestEdge

19 Hampden Ct, Unit B

Caroline
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Morrison Yard

The Charleigh

655 East Bay

111 Drake St

59 Hanover St

51 Aiken St
East Side, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Side Studio Apartments | $2,634 | $1,028 | $7,306 |
East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $1,490 | $9,585 |
East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,754 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,846 | $1,840 | $10,000+ |
East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $1,706 | $1,990 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
Atlantic on Romney | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,799 |
The Merchant | Harbor | 1BR,1BA | $1,910 |
10 WestEdge | S5 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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400 Meeting | Hobcaw | 4BR,4BA | $1.18 |
34 Mary St | 34 Mary St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
26 Aiken St, Unit 26 Aiken Unit A | 26 Aiken St | 3BR,3BA | $2.40 |
59 Hanover St, Unit C | 59 Hanover St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
37 South St | 37 South St | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
655 East Bay | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
The Merchant | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
The Charleigh | S1B | Studio ,1BA | $3.84 |
Morrison Yard | The Bluestone | Studio ,1BA | $3.72 |
38 Reid St, Unit 38 Reid Street Apt D | 38 Reid St | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, Charleston, SC
Ranked #44
Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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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