
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (19 Rentals)
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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 | $2,436 | $1,028 | $7,007 |
French Quarter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,218 | $1,490 | $10,000+ |
French Quarter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,412 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
French Quarter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,073 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
French Quarter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $1,360 | $8,900 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the French Quarter Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
Meeting Street Lofts | Roseman | Studio,1BA | $1,641 |
18 Line St | 18 Line St | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
The Porter | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,731 |
511 Meeting | Studio E | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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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 | $1.71 |
18 Line St | 18 Line St | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
655 East Bay | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
133 Line St, Unit a | 133 Line St | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Caroline | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
37 South St | 37 South St | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
18 Line St | 18 Line St | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
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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
3.5Pet 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 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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