
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (23 Rentals)
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35 Hanover St

34 Morris St, Unit C

The Merchant

75 Society St

The Porter

35 Folly Apartments

Madison Station

Bridgeview Village
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Bee Street

10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B

549 King St

72 America St

Element 29

511 Meeting

Atlantic on Romney
North Central, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Central Studio Apartments | $2,482 | $1,519 | $6,909 |
North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $1,600 | $8,646 |
North Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,226 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
North Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,527 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
North Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $1,360 | $6,200 |
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Cheapest Available North Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Meeting Street Lofts priced from $1,519. The Porter has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,731. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Meeting Street Lofts | Roseman | Studio,1BA | $1,519 |
The Porter | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,731 |
35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,758 |
Bridgeview Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,795 |
Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, SC
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $2.33 price per square foot 25 Lenox St Model at 25 Lenox St, Unit A in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the Row Model at The Merchant starting at $3,260 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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25 Lenox St, Unit A | 25 Lenox St | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
The Merchant | Row | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
Bridgeview Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
655 East Bay | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $3.01 |
The Porter | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Madison Station | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
511 Meeting | Studio E | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Central, Charleston, SC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the North Central Neighborhood in Charleston, SC
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Central?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Central is at Meeting Street Lofts listed at $1,519.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment is $1,680 at Meeting Street Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Central Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Central is starting from $2,718 at The Porter.
What is the most affordable North Central Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bridgeview Village and starts from $1,795.
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