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Lauren's Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lauren's Place

802 Crown StMarble Hill, MO 63764
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710 W Mill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

710 W Mill St

710 W Mill StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Riverstone Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverstone Apartments

430 Adams StPaducah, KY 42003
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Charleston, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, MO is a Studio unit found at The Metropolitan priced from $495. THE QUADS APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MetropolitanMetropolis EfficiencyStudio,1BA$495
THE QUADS APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$500
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$600
Saint Germain Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$655
Saluki Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$690
ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Mora Mi ApartmentsAmazing 1 Beds | 1 Baths | 717 Square Ft. apts ...1BR,1BA$699
Royal RidgeRoyal Ridge-0-1-408Studio,1BA$700
Commonwealth Court Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$705
Jackson House1 Bedroom - Jackson House1BR,1BA$781

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, MO and Nearby

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $0.72 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Brooke Village in the starting from $860. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brooke Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.72
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.08
THE QUADS APARTMENTS3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.77
Mountain Valley Properties -CarbondaleCreekside Student Apartments3BR,2BA$1.20
The Reserve at Saluki Pointe2X2 By the bed2BR,2BA$0.71
900 on ParkTwo Bedroom Furnished2BR,2BA$0.82
Southside Square Apartments - NOW LEASINGTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Mora Mi ApartmentsAmazing 1 Beds | 1 Baths | 717 Square Ft. apts ...1BR,1BA$0.97
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86
Commonwealth Court Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.07

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Charleston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Charleston is at The Metropolitan listed at $495.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Apartment is $600 at Schilling Property Management.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charleston is starting from $700 at Schilling Property Management.

What is the most affordable Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at THE QUADS APARTMENTS and starts from $800.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.