
Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC Under $5,100 (386 Rentals) Page 4 of 8


1556 Kemper Ave

199 Spring St, Unit B2 (furnished studio)

655 East Bay

45 Sycamore Ave

The Rumney

Madison Station

Village Square

2451 Castlereagh Rd

Retreat at Riverland

Harmony at West Ashley

21 Hester St

Ashley Park by Barclay House

The Baker House

Bridgeview Village

23-25 Line St

Lord Arms Apartments

Covey Homes Clements Ferry

930 Battery Ave

Cornerstone Apartment Homes

61 Vandy

145 Saint Philip St

Charthouse at James Island

Sawgrass Apartments

525 Stinson Dr

Bee Street

Mulberry Pond

Enclave at West Ashley

Proximity Residences Charleston

West Ashley Heights

Waters at West Ashley

Planters Trace Apartment Homes

Kenwood Garden Apartments

South Creek James Island

The Palms Apartments

Yugo Charleston Campus

The Lily

Feagan''s Mobile Home Park

West Village Apartments

Avalon Hall Apartments

River Front

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central

Palmilla Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

Pinecrest Greene

Hampton West

The Abbey

North Corner Pointe

400 Meeting

1251 Sumner Ave
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 $5100 | $2,043 | $999 | $4,203 |
| Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $5100 | $2,122 | $783 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $5100 | $2,516 | $960 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $5100 | $2,990 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $5100 | $2,423 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| Charleston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,150 | $3,009 |
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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 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
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

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.

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.