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Alston Lake Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alston Lake Apartments

2430 Alston AveNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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Jac Dar Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jac Dar Apartments

4620 Jenkins AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Peppertree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

4640 Forest Hills DrNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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Willow Trace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Trace

808 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Kraft Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kraft Avenue

3336 Kraft AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Summerfield Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerfield Townhomes

7725 Dorchester RdNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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Clement Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clement Gardens

1822-1826 Clement AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Stafford Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stafford Commons

7582 Stafford RdNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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Lelands Nook
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lelands Nook

1823 Leland StNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Park at Hanahan
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Hanahan

1010 Tanner Ford BlvdHanahan, SC 29410
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Indigo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Apartments

3335 Florida AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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South Circle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Circle

1079 Bexley StNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Canopy at the Element
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy at the Element

8101 Honeysuckle Lake DrNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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Channel Pierhouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Channel Pierhouse

7000 Bowen Corner AveHanahan, SC 29410
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Cedar Bluff
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Bluff

5864 N Rhett AveHanahan, SC 29410
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South Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Pointe

6220 N Murray AveHanahan, SC 29410
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4031 Bamberg Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4031 Bamberg Ave

4031 Bamberg AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Donaree Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Donaree Village

6701 Dorchester RdNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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Prospect on the Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect on the Avenue

3317 Florida AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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4025 Bamberg Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4025 Bamberg Ave

4025 Bamberg AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Harmony at Wescott
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony at Wescott

5130 Wescott BlvdSummerville, SC 29485
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3000 Chicora Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3000 Chicora Ave

3000 Chicora AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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1912 E Montague Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1912 E Montague Ave

1912 E Montague AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Flats on Florida 3313
3 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on Florida 3313

3313 Florida AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Torin4+ 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.

Vicki4+ 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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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