
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (20 Rentals)
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70 Radcliffe St

Atlantic on Romney

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Meeting Street Lofts

18 Nassau St

655 East Bay

Element 29

75 Society St

35 Hanover St

The Rumney
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511 Meeting

72 America St
French Quarter, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in French Quarter?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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French Quarter Studio Apartments | $2,434 | $1,028 | $7,721 |
French Quarter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,228 | $1,490 | $10,000+ |
French Quarter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,385 | $1,770 | $10,000+ |
French Quarter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,322 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
French Quarter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $1,360 | $8,900 |
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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. Summit Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,360. Here are the most affordable French Quarter 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 |
Summit Place | 4BR/4BA - D5 | 4BR,4BA | $1,360 |
Atlantic on Romney | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
The Rumney | 02 | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
Meeting Street Lofts | Roseman | Studio,1BA | $1,614 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, SC
As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the French Quarter area is the $2.91 price per square foot 118 Congress Street Model at 118 Congress Street, Unit Apt D in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value French Quarter apartment is the Hobcaw Model at 400 Meeting starting at $1,575 with a $1.18 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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118 Congress Street, Unit Apt D | 118 Congress Street | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.91 |
400 Meeting | Hobcaw | 4BR,4BA | $1.18 |
34 Mary St | 34 Mary St | 3BR,1BA | $2.19 |
34 Mary St | 34 Mary St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
18 Line St | 18 Line St | 3BR,2BA | $2.48 |
133 Line St, Unit a | 133 Line St | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
37 South St | 37 South St | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
655 East Bay | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
The Rumney | 02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFrench Quarter, Charleston, SC
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in French Quarter, Charleston, SC
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,770 at Summit Place.
What is the most affordable French Quarter Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap French Quarter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summit Place and starts from $1,520.
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