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The Willow
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$1,532 - $2,264

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Base Rent$1,532 - $2,264

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Willow

7580 Plantation RdNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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property at 5138 Scarsdale Ave
$1,550
2 Bedroom Rentals
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5138 Scarsdale Ave

North CharlestonSC29418
property at 2020 Coldspring Dr
$1,650
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2020 Coldspring Dr

North CharlestonSC29406
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Storehouse Nine
$1,651 - $2,511

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Base Rent$1,651 - $2,511

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Storehouse Nine

2154 Noisette BlvdNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Monty
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$1,654 - $2,426

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Monty

2403 Mall DrNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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Avana Long Point
$1,691 - $10,427

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Avana Long Point

100 Eighty Oak AveMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Asher
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$1,746 - $2,566

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Base Rent$1,746 - $2,566

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Asher

3812 W Montague AveNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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Satori West Ashley
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$1,773 - $3,919

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Base Rent$1,773 - $3,919

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Satori West Ashley

211 Satori WayJohns Island, SC 29455
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The Boulevard (SC)
$1,795 - $4,122

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Base Rent$1,795 - $4,122

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The Boulevard (SC)

725 Coleman BlvdMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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property at 8057 Vermont Rd
$1,800
2 Bedroom Rentals
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8057 Vermont Rd

North CharlestonSC29418
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Riviera at Seaside
$1,811 - $12,662

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Base Rent$1,811 - $12,662

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Riviera at Seaside

1405 Long Grove DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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property at 1902 Calvert St
$2,000
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1902 Calvert St

North CharlestonSC29405
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The Park at Hanahan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Park at Hanahan

1010 Tanner Ford BlvdHanahan, SC 29410
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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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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 $1,076.

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 $2,214.

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 2,297 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 $677 which is $1,537 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.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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