
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Beaufort County, SC from $600 (54 Rentals)
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1860 Pigeon Point Rd, Unit Pigeon Point Road

Garden Oaks

Nextloft

The Pearl Studio Apartments

Preserve at Port Royal

29 Edgewater Cir

Magnolia Park

Cross Creek Apartment Homes

612 Seaside Rd
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Residences at Port Royal

72 Cassandra Ln

Legends North of Broad

Abberly Pointe Apartment Homes

Preserve at Hanover Park

Pine Court

Views at River Bend

Parc At Broad River Apartments

Oldfield Mews Apartments and Townhomes

Integra Wrights Point
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Habersham Row

20 Trail Ridge Retreat

2103 Wilson Dr

Diamond Townhomes

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Eventide

HarborOne

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4000 Margaret

Mystic Bluff Apartments

Crowne at 170

97 8th Ave
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Ribaut Senior Village

Port Royal

Stuart Towne Apartments

Vivo Living Port Royal

Wilderness Cove Apartments

May River Village

123 Club

1008B-10012 Street

153 Jenkins Rd

Diamond Cove
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2205 Southside Blvd

1231 Ladys Island Dr

Waters at Ribaut

Bay South

The Residence at Battery Creek

Mossy Oaks Village

Dogwood Apartments

1 Bennett Point Dr

50 Pebble Beach Cove

1505 Palmetto Dr
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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 | $1,421 | $883 | $3,629 |
| Beaufort County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $938 | $4,059 |
| Beaufort County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $1,130 | $6,339 |
| Beaufort County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $1,296 | $10,000+ |
| Beaufort County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,107 | $2,595 | $8,460 |
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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 $883. Nextloft in the Parkside at Baynard Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,076. 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 | $883 |
| Nextloft | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,076 |
| The Pearl Studio Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 123 Club | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Preserve at Port Royal | 1C-5 Income Qualified | 1BR,1BA | $1,102 |
| Cross Creek Apartment Homes | Savannah | 1BR,1BA | $1,172 |
| Waters at Ribaut | Two Bedroom One Bath Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Bay South | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Magnolia Park | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,296 |
| Residences at Port Royal | Tern | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beaufort County, SC
As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beaufort County area is the $1.40 price per square foot Cumberland Model at New River Forest in the starting from $2,417. The second greatest value Beaufort County apartment is the Harmony Garden - Phase 2 Model at Oldfield Mews Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,757 with a $1.42 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 | $1.40 |
| Oldfield Mews Apartments and Townhomes | Harmony Garden - Phase 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Magnolia Park | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Pointe Grand Beaufort | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Diamond Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| HarborOne | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 990 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Waters at Ribaut | Two Bedroom One Bath Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Cross Creek Apartment Homes | Savannah | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 123 Club | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Broad River Village | The Scamp | Studio ,1BA | $1.53 |
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 $1,299.
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 $938, while the average apartment in Beaufort County costs $18,220.
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 23 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 $146 which is $18,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Beaufort County.
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