
Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC Under $2,000 (307 Rentals)


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Atlantic on Romney

The Islands Apartments and Townhomes

Central Island Square

The Beckett

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Atlantic Nowell Creek

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Simmons Park

The Ashley Apartments

Talison Row at Daniel Island Apartments

Cooper River Farms
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511 Meeting

Element 29

1728 E Avalon Cir, Unit UnitB

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1000 West

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The Avenues at Verdier Pointe

1670 West

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35 Folly Apartments

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Newbrook Point Hope

Abberly West Ashley Apartment Homes

Mulberry Place Apartments
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Riverland Woods

The Standard

Wharf 7

Shadowmoss Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

Aventon Noelle

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Element Carolina Bay

Grande Oaks Parc

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Parker Point

The Heyward Apartments

Sweetwater Apartments
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Paxton Point Hope

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Overlook Point

Harper Place at Bees Ferry

Ashley Lakehouse

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Atlantic At Grand Oaks

Founders Yard

Bluewater at Bolton's Landing

MAA Hampton Pointe

Aspire at James Island

MAA Cypress Cove
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Goddard Point Hope

Hoffler Place

Heron Reserve

James Towne Village

The Merchant

Bees Ferry

The Avenues of West Ashley

Atlantic Palms

Cooper River Farms Phase 2

Townhouse Village
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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 Under $2000 | $2,005 | $1,085 | $4,497 |
| Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,140 | $896 | $9,593 |
| Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,530 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $3,058 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2000 | $2,580 | $1,209 | $6,617 |
| Charleston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,235 | $4,950 |
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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 Charleston
How much are Studio apartments in Charleston?
There are currently 345 Studio Apartments in Charleston with rent ranges from $1,085 to $4,497 with an average price of $2,005.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Charleston Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Charleston ranges from $896 to $9,593 with an average monthly rent of $2,140.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Charleston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Charleston range from $1,000 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,530.
How expensive are Charleston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 267 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Charleston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $23,000 - averaging $3,058 for the location.
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