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The Shires Apartments

1251 Sumner Ave

North Corner Pointe

The Abbey

Hampton West

River Oaks Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

River Front Apartments

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central
Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Palmetto Grove

Avalon Hall Apartments

Feagan''s Mobile Home Park

The Palms Apartments

Waters at West Ashley

The Lily At West Ashley

Proximity Residences Charleston

Clement Crossing Apartments

Barony Place Apartments at Horizon Village

Icon @ Park Circle

The Sandover Apartments

KRC Chester Place

The Retreat at Palm Pointe - SMP

Oakridge Townhouses

Willow Lake Apartments

Amberwood Townhomes

3317 Proctor St

KRC Edge

Avalon 1

Avalon 2

Appian Way

Spring Hill Apartments

Residences at Cooper Bend

The Teale Navy Yard

1831 Dayton St

2557 Midland Park Rd

The Haven at Arco

KRC Wedgewood

Park Place

Driftwood Apartments

KRC Greenwood

Montague at Park Circle

Oakbrook Village

KRC Northlake

Cedar Grove

Palmetto Creek Townhomes

1151 Bexley St

3426 Navajo St

Latitude at Wescott

Atlantic on the Boulevard
Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Charleston Studio Apartments | $1,819 | $995 | $2,950 |
| Cheap Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $783 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $960 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,889 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $1,180 | $8,625 |
| Charleston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,150 | $2,974 |
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Charleston, SC Area Reviews
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 The Jaunt which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Charleston costs $3,511.
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 4,209 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 $743 which is $2,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charleston.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.