
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC Under $5,100 (250 Rentals) Page 2 of 5


Caroline

The Charleigh

Harper Place at Bees Ferry

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Overlook Point

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Avalon at James Island

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Overture Daniel Island 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Meeting Street Lofts

Sky Garden Apartments

The Ashley Apartments
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35 Folly Apartments

James Towne Village

Ashley Oaks

Oasis at West Ashley

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The Avenues at Verdier Pointe

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Parker Point

The Standard

Spanish Oaks

Palmetto Grove

Heron Reserve
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Aspire at James Island

Bradley Square Apartments

Boltons Landing

1523 Gardenia Rd

Pebble Creek Apartments

Spyglass Seaside

The Riverview

Palmetto Square

930 NoMo

Cooper River Farms Phase 2
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The Jasper

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511 Meeting

1800 Ashley West Apartments

Magnolia Downs

MAA James Island

West Wind

Archer School Apartments

MAA Westchase

Seven Farms
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Ivey Creek Apartments

Grandview Apartments

Cormac

89 Fishburne St

Ashley Lakehouse

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Shadowmoss Pointe Apartments and Townhomes
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 | $2,076 | $1,085 | $4,213 |
| Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $783 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $960 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,003 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $1,180 | $8,200 |
| Charleston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $1,150 | $3,019 |
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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 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 $2,125.
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 720 sq ft.
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