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

Dwell at Greenridge

Icon @ Park Circle

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Oakridge Townhouses

Brackenbrook Apartments

5219 April Ave

Appian Way
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2557 Midland Park Rd

Driftwood Apartments

The Teale Navy Yard

1935 Baxter St

Retreat at Palm Pointe

Arbor Square

Cedar Grove

Waverly Place

Palmetto Creek Townhomes

2714 E Surrey Dr

Silvana Oaks

The Harrison

Deer Run

The Isley at Windsor Hill

North Bluff

4518 W Montague Ave, Unit 4518

Atlantic on the Avenue

The Burke

The Willow

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North Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Charleston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap North Charleston Studio Apartments | $1,748 | $1,050 | $3,256 |
Cheap North Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $895 | $4,918 |
Cheap North Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $1,010 | $5,255 |
Cheap North Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,407 | $1,200 | $8,421 |
Cheap North Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,261 | $2,465 | $8,585 |
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North Charleston, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in North Charleston, SC
Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Park Circle | $2,684 | $1,100 | 3097 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1809 Calvert St Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Lelands Nook | Nest | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Creekside At Noisette Apartments | Creeside 1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
North Corner Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Pinecrest Greene | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
Willow Lake | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Dwell at Greenridge | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Icon @ Park Circle | 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Feagan''s Mobile Home Park | Unit | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5034 Ballantine Dr | 5034 Ballantine Dr | 6BR,4BA | $0.95 |
713 Professor Dr | 713 Professor Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.96 |
5057 Thornton Dr | 5057 Thornton Dr | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.00 |
131 Surlington Dr | 131 Surlington Dr | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.03 |
111 Fairbury Dr | 111 Fairbury Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.04 |
112 Gathering Island Rd | 112 Gathering Island Rd | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.04 |
8545 Chloe Ln | 8545 Chloe Ln | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
9471 Netted Charm Ct | 9471 Netted Charm Ct | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
Pinecrest Greene | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.77 |
Oakridge Townhouses | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,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 LifestyleNorth Charleston, SC
Ranked #5
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in North Charleston, SC
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- 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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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston
Written by: Vickie Shivers
Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting
Written by: Trey Huguley
When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.