Cheap Homes for Rent in Charleston County, SC from $1,000 (88 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Charleston County.

property at 2012 Fuller St

$1,080

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$1,080

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$1,080

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2012 Fuller St

North CharlestonSC29406
property at 7621 Selma St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7621 Selma St

North CharlestonSC29420

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property at 1106 Marquis Rd

$1,649

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$1,649

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1106 Marquis Rd, Unit B

1106 Marquis Rd
North CharlestonSC29405
property at 5536 Flanders Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5536 Flanders Ave

North CharlestonSC29406
property at 2039 Rondo St

$1,650

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2039 Rondo St

CharlestonSC29414
property at 2741 Jobee Dr

$1,650

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2741 Jobee Dr

CharlestonSC29414

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property at 811 Colony Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 Colony Dr, Unit Cool Condo

811 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407

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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 Peppertree Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $840. The Park at Hanahan in the Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $884. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$840
The Park at Hanahan1x1 A 50%1BR,1BA$884
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$920
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Grandview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,008
Bradley Square Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Waverly PlaceThe Meadow – A11BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston County, SC

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston County area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Classic Egret Model at Faris Residences Goose Creek in the in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Charleston County apartment is the C3 Model at The Palms Apartments starting at $1,582 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.
Faris Residences Goose CreekThe Classic Egret3BR,2BA$1.28
The Palms ApartmentsC33BR,1.5BA$1.23
KRC Chester Place2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
KRC NorthlakeTwo Bedroom, One and Half Bath (BTH)2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Crowfield Greene1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1.19
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
KRC Edgetwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.20
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Charleston County?

There are currently 1026 Apartments for Rent in Charleston County, SC with pricing that ranges from $900 to $23,000. There are also 370 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston County ranging from $1,080 to $13,500.

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 $1,080 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,730.

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 $1,259 to $23,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $11,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,199.

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