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Cheapest Available Charleston County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston County, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Ellevate St. Ives in the Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation neighborhood priced from $885. Barony Place Apartments at Horizon Village in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $937. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ellevate St. IvesA2 - A1BR,1BA$885
Barony Place Apartments at Horizon VillageThe Fairbourne1BR,1BA$937
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$975
Clement Crossing ApartmentsPalmetto1BR,1BA$995
Dwell at Greenridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$995
Indigo Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston County, SC

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston County area is the $1.32 price per square foot Rosemary Model at Covey Homes Wescott in the in the Sandpines at Wescott neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Charleston County apartment is the The Collingwood Model at Enclave at West Ashley starting at $1,749 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Hunt Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Covey Homes WescottRosemary3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Enclave at West AshleyThe Collingwood3BR,2BA$1.31
Lakewood Lodge2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Alden TownesOak2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Canopy on AshleyB12BR,1.5BA$1.27
KRC Wedgewood2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Cedar Bluff2BR12BR,1BA$1.30
Barony Place Apartments at Horizon VillageThe Fairbourne1BR,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Charleston County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charleston County is under $1,028.

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

The cheapest apartment in Charleston County is Ellevate St. Ives which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in Charleston County costs $2,275.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charleston 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 315 regular apartments in Charleston 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 Charleston County?

Cheap apartments in Charleston County have an average cost of $612 which is $1,663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charleston County.

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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.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.