Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC (76 Rentals)

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Atlantic Nowell Creek
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$2,385 - $2,635

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Base Rent$1,933 - $4,377
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Atlantic Nowell Creek

405 Intertidal DrCharleston, SC 29492
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10 WestEdge
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$2,272 - $3,389

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Base Rent$2,232 - $7,283
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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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Laurel, A Collective
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$3,300 - $4,109

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Base Rent$2,446 - $6,144
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 9

Laurel, A Collective

635 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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Goddard Point Hope
$1,618 - $1,898

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Base Rent$1,585 - $3,091
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Goddard Point Hope

1000 Point Hope PkyCharleston, SC 29492
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The Guild
$2,713 - $7,623

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Base Rent$2,430 - $9,535
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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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Simmons Park
$1,933 - $2,383

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Base Rent$1,895 - $4,039
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Simmons Park

211 River Landing DrCharleston, SC 29492
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Avalon at James Island
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$2,082 - $2,776

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Base Rent$2,038 - $3,718
Total Monthly Price$2,038 - $3,718
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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,766 - $2,384

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Base Rent$1,766 - $3,030
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Road BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Parker Point
$1,673 - $1,713

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Base Rent$1,714 - $2,793
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Parker Point

1030 Jack Primus RdCharleston, SC 29492
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Grace Homes
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Grace Homes

110 Cooper StCharleston, SC 29403
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Dockside
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Dockside

330 Concord StCharleston, SC 29401
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Bldg 100
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Bldg 100

1 Cool Blow StCharleston, SC 29403

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Torin • 4+ years in Charleston

December 28, 2025

Lived 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, 2025

Charleston 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 1 Bedroom Charleston Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Charleston with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Charleston is at Peppertree Apartments listed at $840.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Charleston Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Charleston is $2,140.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Charleston Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Charleston is a 1,734 square feet unit starting from $5,250 at Legacy Patriots Point Apartments.

What is the average size for Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Charleston is currently 711 sq ft.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Charleston

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Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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

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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.