Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elms of Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (13 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elms of Charleston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elms of Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $1,076 | $3,825 |
Elms of Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $1,280 | $3,573 |
Elms of Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,480 | $4,792 |
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Cheapest Available Elms of Charleston Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elms of Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Ellevate St. Ives priced from $1,163. Atlantic Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,204. Here are the most affordable Elms of Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ellevate St. Ives | A1 - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
Atlantic Palms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,204 |
Ashton Woods | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
Jamison Park | Camp | 1BR,1BA | $1,263 |
Hallmark at Timberlake Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,286 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elms of Charleston, SC
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elms of Charleston area is the $1.58 price per square foot 2x2R Model at Faris Residences Goose Creek in the in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Elms of Charleston apartment is the B1 Model at Mosby Ingleside starting at $1,645 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elms of Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Faris Residences Goose Creek | 2x2R | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Mosby Ingleside | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Atlantic Palms | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Brandywine Townhomes | The Dogwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
Hallmark at Timberlake Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Deer Run | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Farms at Goose Creek | 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
North Bluff | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Arbor Square | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Ellevate St. Ives | A1 - A | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elms of Charleston Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elms of Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Elms of Charleston is Ellevate St. Ives which is listed at $1,163, while the average apartment in Elms of Charleston costs $2,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elms of Charleston?
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 10 regular apartments in Elms of Charleston 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 Elms of Charleston?
Cheap apartments in Elms of Charleston have an average cost of $179 which is $2,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elms of Charleston.
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