Cheap Homes for Rent in French Quarter Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,600 (12 Rentals)

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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. 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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Frequently Asked Questions about French Quarter

What type of rentals are currently available in French Quarter?

There are currently 304 Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, SC with pricing that ranges from $1,028 to $15,000. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in French Quarter ranging from $1,695 to $14,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in French Quarter?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in French Quarter ranges from $1,695 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,965.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in French Quarter?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in French Quarter range from $1,520 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,315 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,360.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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