
Furnished Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC (18 Rentals)
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Bees Ferry

The Jaunt

Ashley Oaks

Heron Reserve

1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 2
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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley

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1790 Wilshire Dr, Unit SI ID1491019P

Sage at Ingleside

Abberly Crossing Apartment Homes

Cedar Grove

The Anchorage
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1023 Crawford St, Unit SI ID1225518P

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106 W Arctic Ave, Unit SI ID1579115P

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5115 Oriole Ct, Unit SI ID1583806P

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1023 Crawford St, Unit SI ID1225519P

596 McLernon Trce

502 Upland Pl
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,015 | $1,085 | $4,536 |
| Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $896 | $9,385 |
| Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $1,199 | $8,289 |
| Charleston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $1,210 | $5,500 |
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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 Short-term Charleston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Charleston?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Charleston is at Avian Place Apartments listed at $1,059.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Charleston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Charleston is $2,379.
What is the largest Short-term Charleston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Charleston is a 2,690 square feet unit starting from $3,480 at 596 McLernon Trce.
What is the average size for Charleston Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Charleston is currently at 729 sq ft.
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