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North Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Ashley Oaks priced from $922. Lelands Nook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable North Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashley OaksThe Savannah2BR,2BA$922
Lelands NookNest1BR,1BA$950
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Dwell at GreenridgeDogwood1BR,1BA$995
Colonial Park INew Home for the New Year!!! 1 month FREE!!! Ca...1BR,1BA$999
Johns Place ApartmentsLil John1BR,1BA$1,000
Indigo Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, SC

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Charleston area is the $1.25 price per square foot Aisle Model at Creekside Farms in the in the Bradford Bend at Longleaf neighborhood starting from $2,410. The second greatest value North Charleston apartment is the CALL FOR MOVE IN SPECIAL!!! The Haven Renovated... Model at Haven Townhomes starting at $2,009 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Summerpark Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekside FarmsAisle4BR,2.5BA$1.25
Haven TownhomesCALL FOR MOVE IN SPECIAL!!! The Haven Renovated...3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Highland TownhomesConcord3BR,2.5BA$1.30
Collins ParkC13BR,1.5BA$1.24
Rosewood THs2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Townhouse Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Oakridge Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.08
1923 Calvert St, Unit C1923 Calvert St2BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including North Charleston, Charleston, and the greater Charleston area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the North Charleston Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 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 Charleston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Charleston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Charleston is under $1,010.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Charleston?

The cheapest apartment in North Charleston is Lelands Nook which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in North Charleston costs $2,192.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Charleston?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 183 regular apartments in North Charleston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Charleston?

Cheap apartments in North Charleston have an average cost of $433 which is $1,759 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charleston.

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