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Sage at Ingleside
9345 Blue House RdLadson, SC 29456
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4650 Crescent Pointe DrNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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Atlantic on the Avenue
6880 Rivers AveNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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Reserve at Wescott
4976 Wescott BlvdSummerville, SC 29485
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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 | $2,036 | $999 | $4,213 |
| Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $783 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $960 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,960 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,180 | $8,200 |
| Charleston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Write a ReviewTorin • 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 a cheap apartment in Charleston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charleston is under $1,076.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Charleston is Peppertree Apartments which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Charleston costs $5,087.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charleston?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,646 regular apartments in Charleston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Charleston?
Cheap apartments in Charleston have an average cost of $697 which is $4,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charleston.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston
Written by: Vicki Shivers
Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.
How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.
Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.
Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.