Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800(16 Rentals)

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The Abbey
from $1,100Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

231 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403
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145S
from $1,9001 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2025

145S

145 St Philip StCharleston, SC 29403
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French Quarter, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available French Quarter Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the French Quarter area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. Hampton West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable French Quarter apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Hampton WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Atlantic on RomneyS1Studio,1BA$1,610
The PorterS3Studio,1BA$1,705
Element 29A01Studio,1BA$1,718

Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, SC

As of December 27, 2024 the best value apartment in the French Quarter area is the $2.95 price per square foot 118 Congress Street Model at 118 Congress Street, Unit Apt D in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value French Quarter apartment is the 26 Aiken St Model at 26 Aiken St, Unit 26 Aiken Unit A starting at $3,000 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for French Quarter apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
118 Congress Street, Unit Apt D118 Congress Street3BR,2.5BA$2.95
26 Aiken St, Unit 26 Aiken Unit A26 Aiken St3BR,3BA$2.40
Bridgeside at Patriots Point2C - The Essex2BR,2BA$2.52
655 East BayB22BR,1BA$2.84
400 MeetingBeresford2BR,2BA$2.59
CarolineA51BR,1BA$2.90
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
The Rumney041BR,1BA$2.96
The PorterS2Studio ,1BA$3.04
Hampton WestStudioStudio ,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
French Quarter, Charleston, SC

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the French Quarter Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap French Quarter Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in French Quarter?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom French Quarter Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom French Quarter Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable French Quarter Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap French Quarter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Society - Ansonborough and starts from $12,950.

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