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Parkdale Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkdale Townhomes

507 Parkdale DrCharleston, SC 29414
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The Shires Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shires Apartments

1020 Little John DrCharleston, SC 29407
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1251 Sumner Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1251 Sumner Ave

1251 Sumner AveCharleston, SC 29406
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North Corner Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Corner Pointe

3360 Apache StCharleston, SC 29405
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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
Senior Living
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Pinecrest Greene
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pinecrest Greene

1750 Raoul Wallenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Palms Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms Apartments

311 Royal Palm BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
Corporate Housing
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West Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Village Apartments

1645 N Woodmere DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Charleston and the best places to live with original content written by our Charleston, SC Local Expert Vicki Shivers

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1923 Calvert St, Unit A
$1,300
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1923 Calvert St, Unit A

1923 Calvert StNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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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 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 $1,065.

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 $4,793.

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 1,648 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 $683 which is $4,110 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

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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.

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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.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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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.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.