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Riverland Woods

The Standard

James Towne Village

Element 29

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Newbrook Point Hope

Wharf 7

1670 West

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1000 West

The Jasper
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1728 E Avalon Cir, Unit UnitB

Abberly West Ashley Apartment Homes

511 Meeting

Cooper River Farms

The Ashley Apartments

Talison Row at Daniel Island Apartments

3 Woolfe St, Unit B

Retreat at Riverland

Phoenix Apartments

Parsonage Point Apartments
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Palmilla Apartments

West Village Apartments

The Folly Townhomes

South Creek James Island

Canopy at Palmetto Path

Mulberry Pond
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Proximity Residences Charleston

Charthouse at James Island

Icon @ Park Circle

Oakridge Townhouses

Amberwood Townhomes

Waverly Place

The Row at Forest Hills

Avalon 2

KRC Chester Place

2557 Midland Park Rd
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Park Place

Appian Way

Avian Place Apartments

KRC Northlake

The Scottie

Montague at Park Circle

Latitude at Wescott

Reserve at Wescott

Cedar Grove

Brackenbrook
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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 | $1,982 | $1,085 | $4,497 |
| Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $896 | $9,605 |
| Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,048 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $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 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 $1,100.
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 $2,206.
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 2,472 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 $666 which is $1,540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charleston.
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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Charleston
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