Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC Under $5,100 (386 Rentals)

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Simmons Park
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$2,200 - $4,995
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Simmons Park

211 River Landing DrCharleston, SC 29492
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10 WestEdge
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$2,161 - $7,282
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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Guild
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$2,145 - $9,535
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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic on Romney
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$2,043 - $3,813
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Atlantic on Romney

55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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1000 West
$2,043 - $3,514
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1000 West

1000 Bonieta Harrold DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Avalon at James Island
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$2,013 - $3,607
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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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688 King St, Unit A
$2,000
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688 King St, Unit A

688 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic Nowell Creek
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$1,863 - $4,227
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Atlantic Nowell Creek

405 Intertidal DrCharleston, SC 29492
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The Halcyon
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$1,833 - $2,555
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The Halcyon

900 Corby LnCharleston, SC 29492
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,830 - $3,390
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Newbrook Point Hope
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$1,767 - $2,917
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Newbrook Point Hope

301 Newbrook DrCharleston, SC 29492
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Overlook Point
$1,766 - $2,551
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Overlook Point

174 Overlook Point PlCharleston, SC 29492
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Parker Point
$1,732 - $2,309
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Parker Point

1030 Jack Primus RdCharleston, SC 29492
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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 342 Studio Apartments in Charleston with rent ranges from $999 to $4,203 with an average price of $2,043.

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 $12,299 with an average monthly rent of $2,122.

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 $2,516.

How expensive are Charleston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 263 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Charleston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,259 to $23,000 - averaging $2,990 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

Written by: Vicki Shivers

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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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.

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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.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.