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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
Ivey CreekOne Bedroom Apartment ONLY $990/MTH Available S...1BR,1BA$990
Clement Crossing ApartmentsPalmetto1BR,1BA$995
The Teale Navy YardBStudio,1BA$999
Indigo Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Bradley Square Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston County, SC

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston County area is the $1.31 price per square foot The Collingwood Model at Enclave at West Ashley in the in the Hunt Club neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Charleston County apartment is the Oak Model at The Alden Townes starting at $1,499 with a $1.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enclave at West AshleyThe Collingwood3BR,2BA$1.31
The Alden TownesOak2BR,1.5BA$1.25
KRC Wedgewood2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Canopy on AshleyB12BR,1.5BA$1.27
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Dwell at Greenridge ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.35
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Ivy Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.35
Barony Place Apartments at Horizon VillageThe Fairbourne1BR,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Charleston County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Charleston County is at The Teale Navy Yard listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston County Apartment is $885 at Ellevate St. Ives.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charleston County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charleston County is starting from $1,000 at Indigo Apartments.

What is the most affordable Charleston County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charleston County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Barony Place Apartments at Horizon Village and starts from $1,250.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

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.