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property at 5068 Lackawanna Blvd

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5068 Lackawanna Blvd

North CharlestonSC29405
property at 7721 Oldridge Rd

$1,550

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$1,550
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7721 Oldridge Rd

North CharlestonSC29418
property at 2011 N Hwy 17

$1,595 - $2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2011 N Hwy 17

Mount PleasantSC29466

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property at 4338 Great Oak Dr

$1,700

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$1,700
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4338 Great Oak Dr

North CharlestonSC29418

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property at 2166 Bees Ferry Rd

$1,700

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$1,700
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2166 Bees Ferry Rd, Unit E

2166 Bees Ferry Rd
CharlestonSC29414
property at 14 Lockwood Dr

$1,700 - $2,650

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14 Lockwood Dr

CharlestonSC29401

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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 Barony Place Apartments at Horizon Village in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $937. Icon @ Park Circle 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barony Place Apartments at Horizon VillageThe Fairbourne1BR,1BA$937
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$975
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Ivey Creek ApartmentsBerkeley1BR,1BA$990
Clement Crossing ApartmentsMagnoliaStudio,1BA$995
Dwell at Greenridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$995
Pebble Creek Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Waverly PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston County, SC

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 10 Riverdale Dr Model at 10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Charleston County apartment is the C1 Model at Collins Park starting at $1,780 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the West Ashley 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.
10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B10 Riverdale Dr2BR,1BA$1.20
Collins ParkC13BR,1.5BA$1.23
Crowfield Greene2 Bedroom w/Great Room2BR,2BA$0.92
The Alden TownesOak2BR,1.5BA$1.25
KRC NorthlakeTwo Bedroom, One and Half Bath (BTH)2BR,1.5BA$1.16
KRC Wedgewood2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
KRC Edgetwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Barony Place Apartments at Horizon VillageThe Fairbourne1BR,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Charleston County?

There are currently 1021 Apartments for Rent in Charleston County, SC with pricing that ranges from $783 to $23,000. There are also 361 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston County ranging from $875 to $19,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charleston County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charleston County ranges from $875 to $19,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,714.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charleston County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charleston County range from $1,250 to $23,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $19,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,169.

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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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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