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1743 Central Park RdCharleston, SC 29412
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3915 William E Murray BlvdCharleston, SC 29414
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201 Sawyer CirCharleston, SC 29492
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12000 Sweet PlCharleston, SC 29492
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515 Robert Daniel DrCharleston, SC 29492
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301 Newbrook DrCharleston, SC 29492
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405 Intertidal DrCharleston, SC 29492
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55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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211 River Landing DrCharleston, SC 29492
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577 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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650 Enterprise BlvdCharleston, SC 29492
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287 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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1025 Riverland Woods PlzCharleston, SC 29412
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2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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5059 N Arco LnNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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1815 Clement AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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2070 McMillan AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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7580 Plantation RdNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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9691 Patriot BlvdLadson, SC 29456
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4835 Rivers AveNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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2403 Mall DrNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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2154 Noisette BlvdNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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1201 Central Haven DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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555 Linger Longer DrJohns Island, SC 29455
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4939 O'Hear AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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4993 O'Hear AveNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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725 Coleman BlvdMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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1405 Long Grove DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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335 Stonewall CtMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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301 Seaport LnMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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1421 Shucker CirMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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7582 Stafford RdNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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Charleston, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Studio Apartments | $1,993 | $999 | $4,497 |
| Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $896 | $9,532 |
| Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $1,072 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,989 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $1,265 | $6,617 |
| Charleston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,235 | $4,950 |
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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 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 Haven at Arco which is listed at $999, 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.
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.
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