Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port Of Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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72 America St

CharlestonSC29403

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

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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

231 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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145 St Philip StCharleston, SC 29403
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Port Of Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Port Of Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Port Of Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. Meeting Street Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,641. Here are the most affordable Port Of Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Meeting Street LoftsRosemanStudio,1BA$1,641
The MerchantChalmersStudio,1BA$1,700
The PorterS4Studio,1BA$1,731
511 MeetingStudio EStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Of Charleston, SC

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Port Of Charleston area is the $1.18 price per square foot Hobcaw Model at 400 Meeting in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Port Of Charleston apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Bridgeview Village starting at $3,750 with a $3.65 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port Of Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
400 MeetingHobcaw4BR,4BA$1.18
Bridgeview Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.65
CarolineB12BR,2BA$2.89
Morrison YardThe PorticoStudio ,1BA$3.75
Element 29A02Studio ,1BA$2.98
10 WestEdgeS4Studio ,1BA$4.08
The MerchantChalmersStudio ,1BA$3.06
The PorterS1Studio ,1BA$3.27
The CharleighS1AStudio ,1BA$3.64
511 MeetingStudio EStudio ,1BA$3.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Port Of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Ranked #26

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Port Of Charleston Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 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 Port Of Charleston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Port Of Charleston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Port Of Charleston is under $1,999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Port Of Charleston?

The cheapest apartment in Port Of Charleston is Archer School Apartments which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in Port Of Charleston costs $3,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Port Of 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 3,747 regular apartments in Port Of 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 Port Of Charleston?

Cheap apartments in Port Of Charleston have an average cost of $1,172 which is $2,323 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port Of Charleston.

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

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.