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

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property at 75 Society St

75 Society St

CharlestonSC29401

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

property at 549 King St

549 King St

CharlestonSC29403
property at 72 America St

72 America St

CharlestonSC29403
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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

231 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
Studio Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Cormac
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cormac

1310 Meeting Street RdCharleston, SC 29405

North Central, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meeting Street LoftsRosemanStudio,1BA$1,519
The PorterS4Studio,1BA$1,731
35 Folly Apartments35F-11BR,1BA$1,758
Bridgeview Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,795
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
25 Lenox St, Unit A25 Lenox St2BR,1BA$2.33
The MerchantRow2BR,2BA$3.17
Bridgeview Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.75
655 East BayA41BR,1BA$3.08
Element 29A02Studio ,1BA$3.01
The PorterS4Studio ,1BA$2.88
Foundry PointA1A1BR,1BA$3.23
Madison StationA21BR,1BA$3.44
35 Folly Apartments35F-11BR,1BA$3.33
511 MeetingStudio EStudio ,1BA$3.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central, Charleston, SC

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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

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