Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elms of Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (11 Rentals)
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Elms of Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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 | $1,717 | $1,115 | $3,833 |
Elms of Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,094 | $4,001 |
Elms of Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,499 | $4,719 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elms of Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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 Deer Run priced from $1,113. Brandywine Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. 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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Deer Run | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
Brandywine Townhomes | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Ellevate St. Ives | A1 - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,173 |
Farms at Goose Creek | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Palmetto Grove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,276 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elms of Charleston, SC
As of May 13, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Hallmark at Timberlake Apartments starting at $1,570 with a $1.43 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 |
Hallmark at Timberlake Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Jamison Park | Archdale | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Arbor Square | 3 Bedroom Renovated | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
North Bluff | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Atlantic Palms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Deer Run | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Alta Shores | The Sullivan | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Palmetto Grove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Brandywine Townhomes | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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 Deer Run which is listed at $1,113, while the average apartment in Elms of Charleston costs $2,450.
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 11 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 $196 which is $2,254 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elms of Charleston.
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