
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, SC from $300 (45 Rentals)
Rental terms in North Charleston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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Dwell at Greenridge

Arbor Square

Cedar Grove

Silvana Oaks

The Harrison

Botanic at Ingleside

Vesta Creeks Run Townhomes and Apartments
Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Charleston and the best places to live with original content written by our Charleston, SC Local Expert Vickie Shivers

Ellevate St. Ives

Vivo Living Summerville

Cooper's Ridge

Westbury Mews

The Avenues of West Ashley

The Palms Apartments

Channel Family Apartment Homes

Latitude at Wescott

1800 Ashley West

Ashley River Apartments

Kilnsea Village

Alta Shores

Sage at Ingleside

4830 Wescott Apartments

Bees Ferry

Atlantic Palms

Harborstone

Hawthorne Westside

West Wind

The Wilder

Oakbrook Village

Ashley Oaks

Palmetto Exchange

Bridge Pointe Apartments and Townhomes
North Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Charleston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
North Charleston Studio Apartments | $1,747 | $1,050 | $3,236 |
North Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $950 | $4,933 |
North Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $1,010 | $5,182 |
North Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,025 | $8,421 |
North Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $2,465 | $8,585 |
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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 $2,828.
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 13 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 $122 which is $2,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charleston.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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.

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.