Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (51 Rentals)

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$1,860 - $2,030

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836 White Oak Dr

CharlestonSC29407
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,939 - $3,212
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Shires Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shires Apartments

1020 Little John DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Hampton West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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West Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Village Apartments

1645 N Woodmere DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Mulberry Pond
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Pond

1715-1735 Grech StCharleston, SC 29407
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Bee Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bee Street

40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
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1000 King Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 King Street

1000 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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Avondale, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Avondale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Avondale area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Magnolia by Trion Living priced from $1,079. West Wind has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1,079
West WindThe Sailfish1BR,1BA$1,225
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,385
Palmetto Square6190B2R - 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,395
The Riverview6191B1R - 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,395
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$1,400
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA1 AFF 801BR,1BA$1,432
Mulberry Pond1723 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1,750
Avalon at James IslandS1Studio,1BA$2,072

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, SC

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.72 price per square foot 1723 2 bed/1.5 bath Model at Mulberry Pond in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the Seabrook (80% Essential Living) Model at The Jaunt starting at $1,418 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mulberry Pond1723 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.72
The JauntSeabrook (80% Essential Living)2BR,1.5BA$1.49
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2.63
Palmetto Square6190B1 - 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.74
The Riverview6191B1R - 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.74
CormacA21BR,1BA$2.95
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1.54
1558 Orange Grove Rd, Unit C1558 Orange Grove Rd2BR,1BA$2.57
West WindThe Clipper1BR,1BA$2.24
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$2.80

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Avondale, Charleston, SC

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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avondale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Avondale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avondale is under $2,072.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is The Magnolia by Trion Living which is listed at $1,079, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $4,397.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avondale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Avondale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Avondale?

Cheap apartments in Avondale have an average cost of $1,330 which is $3,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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