
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Beaufort County, SC from $600 (66 Rentals)
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Broad River Village

Nextloft

Residences at Port Royal

Bay South

30 Harford

Preserve at Hanover Park

Abberly Pointe Apartment Homes

Magnolia Park

Views at River Bend
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Preserve at Port Royal

4 Marianna Wy

Cross Creek Apartment Homes

Eventide

Integra Wrights Point

Legends North of Broad

239 Beach City Rd

Oldfield Mews Apartments and Townhomes

Pine Court

897 Fording Island Rd, Unit 1313
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Habersham Row

4000 Margaret

29 Edgewater

Mystic Bluff Apartments

Parc At Broad River Apartments

The Bluestone Apartments

Crowne at 170

Marsh Point

Enclave at Bluffton Park
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Diamond Townhomes

Residences at Old Carolina

114 Tamara Ln

31 Harding St

Aquatera

Waterside at Pepper Hall

Pointe Grand Beaufort

Ribaut Senior Village

Port Royal

Stuart Towne Apartments
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May River Village

123 Club

Diamond Cove

2205 Southside Blvd

Waters at Ribaut

The Residence at Battery Creek

1231 Ladys Island Dr

Mossy Oaks Village
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Beaufort County, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Beaufort County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Studio Apartments | $1,342 | $1,079 | $1,829 |
| Beaufort County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $1,000 | $3,739 |
| Beaufort County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $1,206 | $4,500 |
| Beaufort County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $1,296 | $4,500 |
| Beaufort County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $2,575 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Beaufort County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Beaufort County, SC is a Studio unit found at Broad River Village priced from $1,079. Nextloft in the Parkside at Baynard Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,109. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Beaufort County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad River Village | The Scamp | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
| Nextloft | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,109 |
| 123 Club | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Residences at Port Royal | Tern | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Bay South | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Garden Oaks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,206 |
| Waters at Ribaut | Two Bedroom One Bath Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Preserve at Hanover Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| Abberly Pointe Apartment Homes | America | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| Magnolia Park | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,296 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beaufort County, SC
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beaufort County area is the $1.45 price per square foot Cumberland Model at New River Forest in the starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Beaufort County apartment is the Sage Model at Retreat at New Riverside starting at $2,475 with a $1.73 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Beaufort County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Forest | Cumberland | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.45 |
| Retreat at New Riverside | Sage | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| HarborOne | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath 1189 | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Magnolia Park | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Dogwood Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Cross Creek Apartment Homes | Beaufort | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Oldfield Mews Apartments and Townhomes | Bliss Garden - Phase 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Waters at Ribaut | Two Bedroom One Bath Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 123 Club | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Residences at Port Royal | Tern | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beaufort County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Beaufort County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Beaufort County is under $1,296.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beaufort County?
The cheapest apartment in Beaufort County is Broad River Village which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Beaufort County costs $21,814.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Beaufort County?
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 26 regular apartments in Beaufort County 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 Beaufort County?
Cheap apartments in Beaufort County have an average cost of $138 which is $21,676 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Beaufort County.
Expert Rental Resources
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