
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC Under $1,500 (105 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Charleston that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Magnolia by Trion Living

Hoffler Place

17 South Apartments

The Preserve at Essex Farms

Sabal Palms

The Avenues of West Ashley

Ashley River Apartments

Castlewood Townhouses

Middleton Cove
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The Folly Townhomes

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Summit Place

Plantation Flats Apartment Homes

Alston Arms

Ashley Oaks

Oasis at West Ashley

Spanish Oaks

Palmetto Grove

Bradley Square Apartments

Boltons Landing
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1523 Gardenia Rd

Pebble Creek Apartments

930 NoMo

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Sedgefield Apartments

1800 Ashley West Apartments

Magnolia Downs

MAA Westchase

Forest Cove Apartments

The Jaunt
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Magnolia 61

Shady Grove Apartments - Senior Living

Ivey Creek Apartments

Ashley Lakehouse

Retreat at Riverland

Parsonage Point Apartments

1251 Sumner Ave

St. James Place

Harbor Apartments

Califf Apartments
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Parkdale Townhomes

Lakewood Apartments

400 Meeting

North Corner Pointe

The Abbey

Hampton West

Pinecrest Greene

River Oaks Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central
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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 | $2,030 | $1,028 | $4,213 |
| Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $783 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $960 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $1,180 | $8,200 |
| Charleston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
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Charleston, SC Area Reviews
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 Pet Friendly Charleston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Charleston?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Charleston is at Parsonage Point Apartments listed at $810.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Charleston Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Charleston is $2,640.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Charleston Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Charleston is a 3,488 square feet unit starting from $6,950 at The Charles.
What is the average size for Charleston Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Charleston is currently at 734 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston
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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.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.