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Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Charleston and the best places to live with original content written by our Charleston, SC Local Expert Vickie Shivers

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Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, SC

Pricing Updated: 04/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, SC area range in price from $807 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $3,751. The three Charleston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wespanee at $807, Shadowmoss at $1,010, and College Park at $1,059. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charleston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wespanee$1,801$80760
Shadowmoss$1,922$1,01013
College Park$2,145$1,05951
Heathwood Old Towne$2,222$1,18264
Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation$2,230$1,044105
Elms of Charleston$2,365$1,076214
Red Oak$2,365$1,162175
Wentworth Hall$2,365$1,162173
The Reserve$2,365$1,04499
Otranto$2,365$1,044204

Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1809 Calvert St Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $850. Lelands Nook in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1809 Calvert St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Lelands NookNest1BR,1BA$950
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Pinecrest Greene2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$990
Johns Place ApartmentsLil John1BR,1BA$1,000
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Indigo Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.37 price per square foot Buist Model at Sumner Village in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Pinecrest Greene starting at $1,300 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sumner VillageBuist3BR,2.5BA$1.37
Pinecrest Greene3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.89
Collins ParkC13BR,1.5BA$1.26
Enclave at West AshleyThe Ashford2BR,2BA$1.38
Townhouse Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Palms on Ashley River2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Oakridge Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Alta ShoresThe Folly2BR,2BA$1.36
Donaree VillageASHLEY1BR,1BA$1.38
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.08

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Charleston, SC Area Reviews

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Vicki • 4+ years in Charleston

February 25, 2025

Charleston is a great place to live and work. It's a beautiful coastal area with lots of things to see and do. The downside to living in Charleston is the traffic! The combination of locals and tourists on the roads make it almost impossible to get around. It's also a bit pricey to live in the Holy City...but the charm, views, laid back lifestyle, and Southern hospitality cannot be beat!

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston

What type of rentals are currently available in Charleston?

There are currently 937 Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC with pricing that ranges from $807 to $15,000. There are also 388 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston ranging from $975 to $22,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charleston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charleston ranges from $975 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,289.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charleston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charleston range from $1,025 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 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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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

Written by: Vickie Shivers

Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.