Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, WV from $400 (14 Rentals)

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Brooks Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Manor

23 Brooks StCharleston, WV 25301
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Edgewater
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater

1330 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25301
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Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Charleston area of Charleston, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere) priced from $644. Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, WV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$644
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$699
Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$699
Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$699
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$754

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, WV

As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charleston area is the $2.38 price per square foot The Dickinson Model at 900 on Lee in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Downtown Charleston apartment is the 1589A Model at East End Historic starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
900 on LeeThe Dickinson2BR,2BA$2.38
East End Historic1589A1BR,1BA$1.33
Chateau (Patriot Rose)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.96
1542 Quarrier St, Unit A1542 Quarrier St1BR,1BA$1.25
One Morris (Patriot River View)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood in Charleston, WV

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Charleston Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartment is $644 at Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Charleston is starting from $859 at Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier).

What is the most affordable Downtown Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) and starts from $1,035.

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