Gated Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC Under $2,500 (59 Rentals)

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The Charleigh
$2,157 - $8,223
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$2,098 - $8,164
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$59
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$2,157 - $8,223
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The Charleigh

441 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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10 WestEdge
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$2,050 - $7,275
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$1,995 - $7,220
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$55
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$2,050 - $7,275
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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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Morrison Yard
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$1,994 - $15,700
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$1,899 - $15,605
Required Monthly Fees
$95
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$1,994 - $15,700
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Morrison Yard

838 Morrison DrCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic on Romney
Rent Specials
$1,873 - $3,538
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$1,735 - $3,400
Required Monthly Fees
$138
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$1,873 - $3,538
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Atlantic on Romney

55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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Avalon at James Island
$1,757 - $9,362
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$1,715 - $9,320
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$42
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$1,757 - $9,362
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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35 Folly Apartments
$1,756 - $6,321
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$1,671 - $6,236
Required Monthly Fees
$85
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$1,756 - $6,321
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Heyward Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,653 - $2,298
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$1,510 - $2,155
Required Monthly Fees
$143
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$1,653 - $2,298
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Heyward Apartments

3220 Hatchet Bay DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Parker Point
Rent Specials
$1,610 - $3,282
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$1,570 - $3,242
Required Monthly Fees
$40
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$1,610 - $3,282
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Parker Point

1030 Jack Primus RdCharleston, SC 29492
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Goddard Point Hope
$1,593 - $2,803
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$1,528 - $2,738
Required Monthly Fees
$65
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$1,593 - $2,803
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Goddard Point Hope

1000 Point Hope PkyCharleston, SC 29492
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Atlantic At Grand Oaks
Rent Specials
$1,465 - $2,211
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$1,426 - $2,172
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$39
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$1,465 - $2,211
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Atlantic At Grand Oaks

1235 Ashley Gardens BlvdCharleston, SC 29414
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$2,045 - $4,718

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364 King St

CharlestonSC29401

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Retreat at Riverland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Retreat at Riverland

1025 Riverland Woods PlzCharleston, SC 29412
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Atlantic Beach House
Rent Specials
$2,244 - $5,674
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$2,110 - $5,540
Required Monthly Fees
$134
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$2,244 - $5,674
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Atlantic Beach House

1001 Boopa LnMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Central Square at Watermark
Rent Specials
$2,041 - $9,170
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$2,003 - $9,132
Required Monthly Fees
$38
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$2,041 - $9,170
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Central Square at Watermark

1280 Appling DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Atlantic Nowell Creek
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$1,883 - $4,427
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$1,750 - $4,294
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$133
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$1,883 - $4,427
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Atlantic Nowell Creek

405 intertidal DrDaniel Island, SC 29492
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Simmons Park
Rent Specials
$1,828 - $3,445
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$1,688 - $3,305
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$140
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$1,828 - $3,445
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Simmons Park

211 River Landing DrDaniel Island, SC 29492
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Satori West Ashley
Rent Specials
$1,778 - $3,589
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$1,679 - $3,490
Required Monthly Fees
$99
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$1,778 - $3,589
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Satori West Ashley

211 Satori WayJohns Island, SC 29455
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Aventon Pearl
Rent Specials
$1,749 - $3,416
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$1,639 - $3,306
Required Monthly Fees
$110
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$1,749 - $3,416
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Aventon Pearl

1153 Bees Ferry RdJohns Island, SC 29455
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Central Island Square
Rent Specials
$1,715 - $5,097
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$1,710 - $5,092
Required Monthly Fees
$5
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$1,715 - $5,097
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Central Island Square

50 Central Island StDaniel Island, SC 29492
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Riviera at Seaside
Rent Specials
$1,701 - $9,235
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$1,660 - $9,194
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$41
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$1,701 - $9,235
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Riviera at Seaside

1405 Long Grove DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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The Boulevard (SC)
Rent Specials
$1,698 - $3,814
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$1,643 - $3,759
Required Monthly Fees
$55
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$1,698 - $3,814
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The Boulevard (SC)

725 Coleman BlvdMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Storehouse Nine
$1,670 - $2,435
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$1,635 - $2,400
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$35
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$1,670 - $2,435
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Storehouse Nine

2154 Noisette BlvdNorth Charleston, SC 29405
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Monty
Rent Specials
$1,665 - $2,385
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$1,560 - $2,280
Required Monthly Fees
$105
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$1,665 - $2,385
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Monty

2403 Mall DrNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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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 Gated Charleston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Charleston?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Charleston is at Icon @ Park Circle listed at $975.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Charleston Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Charleston is $3,326.

What is the largest Gated Charleston Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated 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 Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Charleston is currently at 653 sq ft.

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