Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,100 (11 Rentals)

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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

231 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403

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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Hampton West
Studio Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Westside Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at The Porter priced from $1,731. Element 29 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here are the most affordable Westside Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PorterS4Studio,1BA$1,731
Element 29A02Studio,1BA$1,816
Atlantic on RomneyS1Studio,1BA$1,900
The MerchantHarbor1BR,1BA$1,955
10 WestEdgeS3Studio,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Charleston, SC

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside Charleston area is the $5.12 price per square foot PH6 Model at Society at Ansonborough in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $14,020. The second greatest value Westside Charleston apartment is the B1 Model at Caroline starting at $2,930 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Society at AnsonboroughPH63BR,2.5BA$5.12
CarolineB12BR,2BA$2.94
The MerchantCooper1BR,1BA$3.10
Morrison YardThe PorticoStudio ,1BA$3.76
Element 29A02Studio ,1BA$3.01
The PorterS4Studio ,1BA$2.88
10 WestEdgeS4Studio ,1BA$4.08
Atlantic on RomneyA1-B1BR,1BA$5.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside Charleston, Charleston, SC

Ranked #45

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Westside Charleston Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Charleston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westside Charleston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside Charleston is under $3,166.

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

The cheapest apartment in Westside Charleston is Element 29 which is listed at $1,894, while the average apartment in Westside Charleston costs $5,672.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside 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 32 regular apartments in Westside Charleston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.