
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Oak Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (12 Rentals)
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Ellevate St. Ives

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Red Oak, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Red Oak?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Red Oak Studio Apartments | $1,494 | $1,449 | $1,519 |
Red Oak 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $1,090 | $2,880 |
Red Oak 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $1,249 | $3,496 |
Red Oak 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $1,499 | $4,467 |
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Cheapest Available Red Oak Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Red Oak area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Ellevate St. Ives priced from $885. Deer Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Red Oak apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ellevate St. Ives | A2 - A | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Deer Run | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Palmetto Grove | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
Atlantic Palms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Arbor Square | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Oak, SC
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red Oak area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2x2R Model at Faris Residences Goose Creek in the in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Red Oak apartment is the B2A Model at Botanic at Ingleside starting at $1,831 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red Oak apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Faris Residences Goose Creek | 2x2R | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Botanic at Ingleside | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Atlantic Palms | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Jamison Park | Archdale | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Deer Run | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Arbor Square | 3 Bedroom Renovated | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Plantation Flats | King | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Sage at Ingleside | A2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Palmetto Grove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Ellevate St. Ives | A1 - A | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRed Oak, Charleston, SC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red Oak Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Red Oak?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Red Oak is under $1,449.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red Oak?
The cheapest apartment in Red Oak is Deer Run which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Red Oak costs $1,945.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Red Oak?
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 9 regular apartments in Red Oak 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 Red Oak?
Cheap apartments in Red Oak have an average cost of $125 which is $1,820 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red Oak.
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