
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV from $400 (42 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Charleston.


Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)

Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)

872 Westminster Way

Parkview Terrace (Patriot Terrace)

Olde English I (Patriot Glen)

The Ridge Apartments & Townhomes

2222 Zabel Dr

One Morris (Patriot River View)

1542 Quarrier St, Unit B
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Chateau (Patriot Rose)

Tyler (Patriot on the Tyler)

Village Hill (Patriot Walker)

Brenmick (Patriot of Brenmick)
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Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave)

Southmoor Hills

233 Henson Ave, Unit C

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Charleston, WV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Charleston Studio Apartments | $1,216 | $566 | $2,000 |
Cheap Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,151 | $662 | $3,350 |
Cheap Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $795 | $4,150 |
Cheap Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $918 | $2,750 |
Cheap Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $937 | $2,395 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, WV
Pricing Updated: 05/06/2025Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, WV area range in price from $566 to $4,150 with an overall median price of $1,481. The three Charleston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Charleston at $566, East End at $566, and Edgewood at $566. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charleston Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Charleston | $1,200 | $566 | 34 |
East End | $1,200 | $566 | 35 |
Edgewood | $1,200 | $566 | 32 |
Fort Hill | $1,200 | $750 | 36 |
Loudon Heights | $1,200 | $566 | 36 |
Oakwood | $1,200 | $750 | 34 |
South Hills | $1,200 | $566 | 36 |
South Ruffner | $1,300 | $1,300 | 1 |
Northeast Charleston | $1,650 | $566 | 38 |
Outer North East Charleston | $1,650 | $566 | 36 |
Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood priced from $750. Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $802 |
Olde English I (Patriot Glen) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
One Morris (Patriot River View) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Tyler (Patriot on the Tyler) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Village Hill (Patriot Walker) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.09 price per square foot 4Bed2.5Bath Model at The Oaks Apartments in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Olde English II (Patriot Eve) starting at $1,000 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the St Albans Cross Lanes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Oaks Apartments | 4Bed2.5Bath | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
Olde English II (Patriot Eve) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Village Hill (Patriot Walker) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
233 Henson Ave, Unit C | 233 Henson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Olde English I (Patriot Glen) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
1542 Quarrier St, Unit B | 1542 Quarrier St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
One Morris (Patriot River View) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Charleston Overview
The proud capital city of West Virginia, Charleston is a charming slice of southern hospitality. With a notable history and plenty of modern day convenience and opportunity abound, those looking for a new place to call home would do well to consider this in-demand hot spot.
Why live in Charleston, WV?
Brimming with natural scenic beauty and plenty of job offerings, apartments in Charleston represent some of the best living in all of West Virginia. Schools are top notch, and local employers ranging from power companies to the flagship home of Shoney's Restaurants call the city home, yielding a sound economic base for the city. From museums to public parks, nightlife to theater performances, this idyllic capital city is a winner.
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Getting Around Charleston, WV
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Charleston is Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Charleston costs $1,481.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 4 regular apartments in 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 Charleston?
Cheap apartments in Charleston have an average cost of $346 which is $1,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charleston.
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