
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the French Quarter Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,615 (11 Rentals)


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511 Meeting
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in French Quarter?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
French Quarter Studio Apartments | $2,474 | $1,615 | $7,102 |
French Quarter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
French Quarter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,530 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
French Quarter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,962 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
French Quarter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $1,360 | $7,900 |
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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®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $2,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in French Quarter?
The cheapest apartment in French Quarter is 511 Meeting which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in French Quarter costs $3,495.
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 116 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 $973 which is $2,522 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in French Quarter.
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