Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC Under $4,500 (385 Rentals)

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61 Logan St, Unit A
$3,700
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61 Logan St, Unit A

61 Logan StCharleston, SC 29401

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The Guild
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$2,363 - $9,607
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$2,300 - $9,544
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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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10 WestEdge
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$2,179 - $7,275
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$2,124 - $7,220
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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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Avalon at James Island
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$2,042 - $9,401
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$1,965 - $9,324
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$77
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$2,042 - $9,401
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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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The Charleigh
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$2,035 - $9,521
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$1,976 - $9,462
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$59
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$2,035 - $9,521
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The Charleigh

441 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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35 Folly Apartments
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$2,014 - $5,869
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$1,894 - $5,749
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$120
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$2,014 - $5,869
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Atlantic on Romney
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$1,898 - $3,473
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$1,760 - $3,335
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Atlantic on Romney

55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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Morrison Yard
$1,823 - $11,704
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$1,728 - $11,609
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$95
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$1,823 - $11,704
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Morrison Yard

838 Morrison DrCharleston, SC 29403
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Element Carolina Bay
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$1,781 - $2,431
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$1,736 - $2,386
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Element Carolina Bay

1500 Parklawn DrCharleston, SC 29414
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The Halcyon
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$1,750 - $2,690
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$1,640 - $2,580
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The Halcyon

900 Corby LnCharleston, SC 29492
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Goddard Point Hope
$1,739 - $2,919
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$1,673 - $2,853
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Goddard Point Hope

1000 Point Hope PkyCharleston, SC 29492
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Riverland Woods
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$1,714 - $2,928
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$1,649 - $2,863
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Riverland Woods

1001 Riverland Woods PlCharleston, SC 29412
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Enclave at West Ashley
$1,699 - $1,924
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$1,667 - $1,892
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$32
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$1,699 - $1,924
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Enclave at West Ashley

1801 Haddon Hall DrCharleston, SC 29414
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The Heyward Apartments
$1,685 - $2,045
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$1,542 - $1,902
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$143
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$1,685 - $2,045
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The Heyward Apartments

3220 Hatchet Bay DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Grande Oaks Parc
$1,679 - $3,608
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$1,634 - $3,563
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$1,679 - $3,608
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Grande Oaks Parc

161 Grand Oaks DrCharleston, SC 29492
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Charleston, SC Local Guide

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Torin • 4+ years in Charleston

December 28, 2025

Lived 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, 2025

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 Charleston

How much are Studio apartments in Charleston?

There are currently 346 Studio Apartments in Charleston with rent ranges from $950 to $4,278 with an average price of $1,946.

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 $783 to $10,659 with an average monthly rent of $2,037.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Charleston cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Charleston range from $960 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,413.

How expensive are Charleston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 257 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Charleston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,259 to $23,000 - averaging $2,824 for the location.

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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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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.