1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC Under $2,500 (228 Rentals)

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Atlantic on Romney
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$2,265 - $2,569
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$1,735 - $3,400
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$138
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$1,873 - $3,538
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 18

Atlantic on Romney

55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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Bluewater at Bolton's Landing
Rent Specials
$1,455 - $2,080
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$1,407 - $2,967
Required Monthly Fees
$48
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$1,455 - $3,015
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Bluewater at Bolton's Landing

1680 Bluewater WayCharleston, SC 29414
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10 WestEdge
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$2,236 - $3,006
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$1,995 - $7,220
Required Monthly Fees
$55
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$2,050 - $7,275
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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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Goddard Point Hope
$1,707 - $1,987
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$1,528 - $2,738
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$65
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$1,593 - $2,803
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 7

Goddard Point Hope

1000 Point Hope PkyCharleston, SC 29492
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Atlantic At Grand Oaks
Rent Specials
$1,426 - $1,770
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$1,426 - $2,172
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$39
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$1,465 - $2,211
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Atlantic At Grand Oaks

1235 Ashley Gardens BlvdCharleston, SC 29414
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The Heyward Apartments
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$1,653 - $1,735
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$1,510 - $2,155
Required Monthly Fees
$143
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$1,653 - $2,298
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The Heyward Apartments

3220 Hatchet Bay DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Channel Family Apartment Homes
$1,589 - $1,950
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$1,323 - $2,087
Required Monthly Fees
$35
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$1,358 - $2,122
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Channel Family Apartment Homes

1000 Channel Marker WayCharleston, SC 29410
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Element Carolina Bay
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$1,704 - $1,924
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$1,704 - $2,071
Required Monthly Fees
$45
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$1,749 - $2,116
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 19

Element Carolina Bay

1500 Parklawn DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Newbrook Point Hope
$1,725 - $1,880
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$1,600 - $2,905
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$42
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$1,642 - $2,947
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Newbrook Point Hope

301 Newbrook DrCharleston, SC 29492
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Summit Place
$2,100
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$1,150 - $2,100
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$1,150 - $2,100
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Summit Place

530 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic Palms
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$1,390 - $1,549
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$1,325 - $1,762
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$65
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$1,390 - $1,827
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Atlantic Palms

2510 Atlantic Palms LnCharleston, SC 29406
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Riverland Woods
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$1,714 - $1,978
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$1,649 - $2,994
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$65
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$1,714 - $3,059
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Riverland Woods

1001 Riverland Woods PlCharleston, SC 29412
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Bees Ferry
Rent Specials
$1,492 - $1,714
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$1,358 - $2,170
Required Monthly Fees
$134
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$1,492 - $2,304
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Bees Ferry

2020 Proximity DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Cooper River Farms
$1,220 - $1,440
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$1,005 - $1,780
Required Monthly Fees
$190
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$1,195 - $1,970
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Cooper River Farms

650 Enterprise BlvdCharleston, SC 29492
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The Charleigh
$2,253 - $2,569
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$2,098 - $8,164
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$59
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$2,157 - $8,223
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The Charleigh

441 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Halcyon
Rent Specials
$1,610 - $1,895
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$1,610 - $2,375
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$110
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$1,720 - $2,485
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The Halcyon

900 Corby LnCharleston, SC 29492
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Overlook Point
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$1,530 - $1,879
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$1,530 - $5,388
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$41
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$1,571 - $5,429
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Overlook Point

174 Overlook Point PlCharleston, SC 29492
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Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Avalon at James Island
$1,929 - $6,115
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$1,715 - $9,320
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$42
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$1,757 - $9,362
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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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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 Clement Crossing Apartments listed at $895.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Charleston is $2,013.

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 $6,930 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 672 sq ft.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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