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Founders Yard

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Parker Point

17 South Apartments

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1000 West

Grande Oaks Parc

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Overlook Point

Aventon Noelle

The Heyward Apartments

James Towne Village
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Paxton Point Hope

Aspire at James Island

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35 Folly Apartments

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The Avenues at Verdier Pointe

Sweetwater Apartments

Riverland Woods

Wharf 7

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Newbrook Point Hope

2950 Ashley River Rd, Unit B

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154 Smith St

MAA Point Hope

Cooper River Farms

The Standard

Talison Row at Daniel Island Apartments

The Ashley Apartments

The Beckett

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Simmons Park
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333 King St

Element 29

The Porter

14 Lockwood Dr, Unit 9 K

Phoenix Apartments

St. James Place

Harbor Apartments

Califf Apartments

Williams Terrace- Independant Senior Living

Lakewood Apartments
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The Shires Apartments

North Corner Pointe

River Oaks Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

Pinecrest Greene

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central

River Front Apartments

The Lodge At Twitty

Avalon Hall Apartments

Hampton West
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Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Studio Apartments | $1,991 | $1,085 | $4,560 |
| Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $896 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $1,233 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $1,209 | $6,617 |
| Charleston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,235 | $4,950 |
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Charleston, SC Area Reviews
Torin • 4+ years in Charleston
December 28, 2025Lived here all 31 years of life and it’s gotten unbearable for actual locals. Too many houses being built for the rich to move here without thought for the locals who do all of the actual work to keep the city working and functional. At 31 I can’t buy a house here on my $50,000 a year salary and I barely afford living since rent is $2,000+ a month for a 2-3 bedroom apartment which is how much I should be paying for a mortgage on a nice 3 bedroom house. Traffic is bad yeah no duh when all we do is build houses for more people to move here on streets that haven’t been updated since the 70s and 80s that’s just common sense! There’s no room for more so stop building apartments that cost tooo much and houses that are out of our budget with homes starting at $500,000 no one wants your cheap construction cookie cutter HOA crap neighborhoods but the wealthy and they are coming from out of state. Build me some brick classic ranch style neighborhoods no HOA and starting rate at $280,000.
Vicki • 4+ years in Charleston
February 25, 2025Charleston is a great place to live and work. It's a beautiful coastal area with lots of things to see and do. The downside to living in Charleston is the traffic! The combination of locals and tourists on the roads make it almost impossible to get around. It's also a bit pricey to live in the Holy City...but the charm, views, laid back lifestyle, and Southern hospitality cannot be beat!
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 Peppertree Apartments listed at $840.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Apartment is $840 at Peppertree Apartments.
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 $840 at Peppertree Apartments.
What is the most affordable Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Peppertree Apartments and starts from $840.
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