Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, SC from $300 (168 Rentals)

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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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Alston Lake Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alston Lake Apartments

2430 Alston AveNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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Barony Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Barony Place

3835 Spruill AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Jac Dar Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jac Dar Apartments

4620 Jenkins AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Clement Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clement Gardens

1822-1826 Clement AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Summerfield Townhomes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summerfield Townhomes

7725 Dorchester RdNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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Kraft Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kraft Avenue

3336 Kraft AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Stafford Commons
Studio Apartments

Stafford Commons

7582 Stafford RdNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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Lelands Nook
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lelands Nook

1823 Leland StNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Indigo Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Apartments

3335 Florida AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Lakes at Pepperidge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakes at Pepperidge

8101 Honeysuckle Lake DrNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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KRC Chester Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

KRC Chester Place

4747 Lambs RdNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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North Charleston, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in North Charleston, SC

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the North Charleston, SC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for North Charleston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Park Circle$2,684$1,1003097

Cheapest Available North Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1809 Calvert St Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $850. Lelands Nook in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1809 Calvert St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Lelands NookNest1BR,1BA$950
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Pinecrest Greene2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$990
Willow LakeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Dwell at GreenridgeDogwood1BR,1BA$995
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Feagan''s Mobile Home ParkUnitStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, SC

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Charleston area is the $0.95 price per square foot 5034 Ballantine Dr Model at 5034 Ballantine Dr in the in the Limehouse Villas neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value North Charleston apartment is the 713 Professor Dr Model at 713 Professor Dr starting at $2,505 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5034 Ballantine Dr5034 Ballantine Dr6BR,4BA$0.95
713 Professor Dr713 Professor Dr3BR,2.5BA$0.96
5057 Thornton Dr5057 Thornton Dr5BR,2.5BA$1.00
131 Surlington Dr131 Surlington Dr4BR,3.5BA$1.03
111 Fairbury Dr111 Fairbury Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.04
112 Gathering Island Rd112 Gathering Island Rd4BR,2.5BA$1.04
8545 Chloe Ln8545 Chloe Ln4BR,2.5BA$1.02
9471 Netted Charm Ct9471 Netted Charm Ct4BR,2.5BA$1.03
Pinecrest Greene2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.77
Oakridge Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.98

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North Charleston Overview

Steeped in Southern culture since the 1600s, North Charleston, now the third-largest city in South Carolina, boasts historic districts, beautiful parks along the Cooper River, a multitude of restaurants and shops, and acclaimed cultural experiences. Add temperate weather, friendly people, and small-town charm with big city industry, and you have one of the best cities to call home. 

Why live in North Charleston, SC?

North Charleston’s unique blend of old and new and small-town charm with big city amenities make it the perfect place for you to call home. Enjoy all the history, nature, and culinary scene of Charleston with the lower rent prices and family-friendly atmosphere that come with a smaller population. As one of South Carolina’s major industrial centers, North Charleston also has a multitude of job opportunities for its residents. Furthermore, living in North Charleston apartments puts you in the unique position of being just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the South’s best cities, beaches, and forests. Make North Charleston your home and enjoy sweet Southern hospitality all year long!

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Charleston, SC

Ranked #5

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around North Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Charleston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Charleston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Charleston is under $1,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Charleston is 1809 Calvert St Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in North Charleston costs $2,684.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 156 regular apartments in North 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 North Charleston?

Cheap apartments in North Charleston have an average cost of $123 which is $2,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charleston.

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