Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (19 Rentals)

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72 America St

CharlestonSC29403

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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

231 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
Studio Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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145S
1 Bedroom Apartments

145S

145 St Philip StCharleston, SC 29403

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. Meeting Street Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,641. Here are the most affordable French Quarter apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Meeting Street LoftsRosemanStudio,1BA$1,641
18 Line St18 Line St2BR,1BA$1,695
The PorterS4Studio,1BA$1,731
511 MeetingStudio EStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, SC

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the French Quarter 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 French Quarter apartment is the 34 Mary St Model at 34 Mary St starting at $2,845 with a $2.19 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.
400 MeetingHobcaw4BR,4BA$1.18
34 Mary St34 Mary St3BR,1BA$2.19
34 Mary St34 Mary St2BR,1BA$1.71
18 Line St18 Line St3BR,2BA$2.30
655 East BayB32BR,2BA$2.76
133 Line St, Unit a133 Line St2BR,1BA$2.31
CarolineB12BR,2BA$2.89
37 South St37 South St2BR,2BA$2.89
18 Line St18 Line St2BR,1BA$2.26
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80

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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

3.5
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 a cheap apartment in French Quarter?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in French Quarter is under $1,900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in French Quarter?

The cheapest apartment in French Quarter is Archer School Apartments which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in French Quarter costs $3,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in French Quarter?

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 3,885 regular apartments in French Quarter 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 French Quarter?

Cheap apartments in French Quarter have an average cost of $999 which is $2,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in French Quarter.

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