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

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Brooks Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Manor

23 Brooks StCharleston, WV 25301
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Rose Lane Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Lane Apartments

2700 Rose Lane DrCharleston, WV 25302
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108 Elizabeth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

108 Elizabeth St

108 Elizabeth StCharleston, WV 25311

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1625 Quarrier St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Quarrier St

1625 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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Edgewater
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater

1330 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25301
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1044 Bridge Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1044 Bridge Rd

1044 Bridge RdCharleston, WV 25314
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1637 Quarrier St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1637 Quarrier St

1637 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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11 Greenbrier St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11 Greenbrier St

11 Greenbrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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Woodbury Crossing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Crossing

1625 7th AveCharleston, WV 25387
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Meg Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meg Village

1 Meg DrCharleston, WV 25320
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Terrace Park East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Park East

2106 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25311
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Charleston, WV Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, WV

Pricing Updated: 05/06/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Charleston$1,200$56634
East End$1,200$56635
Edgewood$1,200$56632
Fort Hill$1,200$75036
Loudon Heights$1,200$56636
Oakwood$1,200$75034
South Hills$1,200$56636
South Ruffner$1,300$1,3001
Northeast Charleston$1,650$56638
Outer North East Charleston$1,650$56636

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$802
Olde English I (Patriot Glen)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
One Morris (Patriot River View)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$875
Tyler (Patriot on the Tyler)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Village Hill (Patriot Walker)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oaks Apartments4Bed2.5Bath4BR,2.5BA$1.09
Olde English II (Patriot Eve)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Heritage Gardens (Patriot Enclave)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Village Hill (Patriot Walker)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
233 Henson Ave, Unit C233 Henson Ave2BR,1BA$1.19
Olde English I (Patriot Glen)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
1542 Quarrier St, Unit B1542 Quarrier St1BR,1BA$1.20
One Morris (Patriot River View)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,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

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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