
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charleston County, SC from $300 (133 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Charleston County.


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Willow Lake

Dwell at Greenridge Apartments

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Magnolia 61

2557 Midland Park Rd

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The Teale Navy Yard

The Jaunt

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Charleston County, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Charleston County Studio Apartments | $2,097 | $1,028 | $5,509 |
Charleston County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $684 | $10,000+ |
Charleston County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $810 | $10,000+ |
Charleston County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Charleston County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $1,280 | $7,000 |
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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 1809 Calvert St Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $850. North Corner Pointe in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1809 Calvert St Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
North Corner Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Creekside At Noisette Apartments | Creeside 1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Willow Lake | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Johns Place Apartments | Lil John | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Indigo Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Amberwood Townhomes | Salem | 2BR,1BA | $1,010 |
The Sandover Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Ashley Oaks | The Plantation | 3BR,2BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston County, SC
As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston County area is the $1.39 price per square foot Marion Model at Highland Townhomes in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Charleston County apartment is the Oak Model at The Alden Townes starting at $1,599 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Highland Townhomes | Marion | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.39 |
The Alden Townes | Oak | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
Canopy on Ashley | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
Castlewood Townhouses | Garden Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Oakridge Townhouses | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
Palmetto Creek Townhomes | 2A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
Donaree Village | ASHLEY | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Amberwood Townhomes | Salem | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
Bradley Square Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
North Corner Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charleston County?
The cheapest apartment in Charleston County is 1809 Calvert St Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Charleston County costs $2,333.
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 143 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 $660 which is $1,673 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charleston County.
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