
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,100 (14 Rentals)
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Element 29

Atlantic on Romney

The Porter

37 Ashton St
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Morrison Yard

10 WestEdge

177 Line St
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Westside Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside Charleston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westside Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,530 | $1,690 | $4,651 |
Westside Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,305 | $1,741 | $10,000+ |
Westside Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,524 | $1,800 | $8,933 |
Westside Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,672 | $3,010 | $10,000+ |
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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 Merchant priced from $1,700. Element 29 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,741. Here are the most affordable Westside Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Merchant | Chalmers | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Element 29 | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,741 |
Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,843 |
Atlantic on Romney | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Charleston, SC
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside Charleston area is the $5.21 price per square foot A14 Model at Society at Ansonborough in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,940. The second greatest value Westside Charleston apartment is the Cooper Model at The Merchant starting at $1,990 with a $3.08 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Society at Ansonborough | A14 | 1BR,1.5BA | $5.21 |
The Merchant | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
Morrison Yard | The Portico | Studio ,1BA | $3.76 |
Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
10 WestEdge | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
Atlantic on Romney | A1-B | 1BR,1BA | $5.10 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $3,346.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Westside Charleston is Element 29 which is listed at $1,741, while the average apartment in Westside Charleston costs $5,709.
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 23 regular apartments in Westside Charleston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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