Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $300 (252 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at 1809 Calvert St Apartments priced from $850. 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
1809 Calvert St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Lelands NookNest1BR,1BA$950
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Pinecrest Greene2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$990
Willow LakeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Colonial Park INew Home for the New Year!!! 1 month FREE!!! Ca...1BR,1BA$999
Johns Place ApartmentsLil John1BR,1BA$1,000
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, SC

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the North 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 North Charleston apartment is the 2031 Clipstone Dr Model at 2031 Clipstone Dr starting at $2,565 with a $0.94 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.
5034 Ballantine Dr5034 Ballantine Dr6BR,4BA$0.95
2031 Clipstone Dr2031 Clipstone Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.94
105 Brick Greens Ct105 Brick Greens Ct5BR,2.5BA$0.97
3026 Crusades St3026 Crusades St3BR,2.5BA$0.96
111 Fairbury Dr111 Fairbury Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.03
8545 Chloe Ln8545 Chloe Ln4BR,2.5BA$1.00
9471 Netted Charm Ct9471 Netted Charm Ct4BR,2.5BA$1.03
Pinecrest Greene2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.77
Oakridge Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.08

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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 $1,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Charleston is 1809 Calvert St Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in North Charleston costs $2,216.

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 188 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 $478 which is $1,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charleston.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

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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

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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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