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Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, SC

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, SC area range in price from $807 to $15,095 with an overall median price of $3,774. 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$1,774$80778
Shadowmoss$1,948$1,01012
College Park$2,145$1,05943
Harleston Village$2,169$1,370121
Heathwood Old Towne$2,174$1,19256
Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation$2,292$1,044131
Elms of Charleston$2,300$1,142143
Red Oak$2,300$1,152154
Wentworth Hall$2,300$1,152157
Wappoo Heights$2,310$807137

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
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Indigo Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Johns Place ApartmentsLil John1BR,1BA$1,000
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1BA$1,010
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Oakridge Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,051

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.34 price per square foot Concord Model at Highland Townhomes in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,139. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 10 Riverdale Dr Model at 10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 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.
Highland TownhomesConcord3BR,2.5BA$1.34
10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B10 Riverdale Dr2BR,1BA$1.20
Collins ParkC13BR,1.5BA$1.21
Enclave at West AshleyThe Ashford2BR,2BA$1.27
Cedar GroveSterling3BR,2BA$1.33
Latitude at Wescott2x1-1122 Full Renovation2BR,1BA$1.36
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
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.08

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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 933 Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC with pricing that ranges from $807 to $15,095. There are also 392 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,556.

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 $1,250 to $15,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,370.

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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

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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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.