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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: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, SC area range in price from $950 to $15,000 with an overall median price of $3,658. The three Charleston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Heathwood Old Towne at $1,025, Wespanee at $1,181, and The Reserve at $995. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charleston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Heathwood Old Towne$1,697$1,025464
Wespanee$1,726$1,181906
The Reserve$1,767$9951405
Otranto$1,824$9952963
Shadowmoss$1,885$1,010163
Elms of Charleston$1,889$1,0763372
College Park$1,901$1,059698
Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation$1,915$1,0441546
Wentworth Hall$1,916$1,0802441
Red Oak$1,955$1,0802391

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
Willow LakeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Feagan''s Mobile Home ParkUnitStudio,1BA$1,000
Indigo Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $0.95 price per square foot 5034 Ballantine Dr Model at 5034 Ballantine Dr in the in the Limehouse Villas neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 470 Hainsworth Dr Model at 470 Hainsworth Dr starting at $2,600 with a $1.23 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.
5034 Ballantine Dr5034 Ballantine Dr6BR,4BA$0.95
470 Hainsworth Dr470 Hainsworth Dr3BR,2BA$1.23
109 Graduate Ln109 Graduate Ln3BR,2.5BA$1.17
136 Graduate Ln136 Graduate Ln3BR,2.5BA$1.22
4934 Ballantine Dr4934 Ballantine Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.19
400 MeetingHobcaw4BR,4BA$1.18
Pinecrest Greene2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.77
Palms on Ashley River2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Oakridge Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston

What type of rentals are currently available in Charleston?

There are currently 972 Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC with pricing that ranges from $950 to $15,000. There are also 331 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston ranging from $775 to $14,500.

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 $775 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,903.

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 $1,550 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 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.