
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Charleston, OR from $950 (31 Rentals)
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375 Park Ave

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2095 Harrison St, Unit # 1

1864 Thomas St

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850 Elrod Ave, Unit b

3959 Sheridan Ave

990 S 11th St, Unit #2
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990 S 11th St, Unit Apt#1

1860 Myrtle St

675-685 Elrod Ave

546 Fir Ave

864 S 5th St

900-910 Blanco Ave

The Chandler Apartments
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Koski- Residential

Tioga Building

W. Central Blvd.

2080 - 14th & Marion

128 NE Baker St

240 SE Suksdorf St

Parkside Village
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1127 S 10th Street

91 NE Darrell Ave

2733 W Sharp Ave

383 2nd Ave

208-230 W Douglas Blvd

841 W Fairhaven St

15144 Sitkum Ln
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319 N 8th St

161 SE Suksdorf St

1501 Oregon Coast Hwy
Charleston, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $950 | $1,500 |
| Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,021 | $1,895 | $2,275 |
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Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koski- Residential | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| W. Central Blvd. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, OR and Nearby
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2095 Harrison St Model at 2095 Harrison St, Unit # 1 in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 850 Elrod Ave Model at 850 Elrod Ave, Unit b starting at $1,300 with a $3.71 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2095 Harrison St, Unit # 1 | 2095 Harrison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 850 Elrod Ave, Unit b | 850 Elrod Ave | Studio ,1BA | $3.71 |
| Koski- Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.09 |
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