Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (18 Rentals)

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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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Palmetto Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Square

1551 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Riverview
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Riverview

1476 Orange Grove RdCharleston, SC 29407

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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 Spanish Oaks priced from $1,100. The Magnolia by Trion Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1,235
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,252
Mulberry Place ApartmentsThe Randolf2BR,1BA$1,774
35 Folly Apartments35F-21BR,1BA$1,774

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, SC

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.69 price per square foot The Randolf Model at Mulberry Place Apartments in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $1,774. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the 129 Congress St Model at 129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston starting at $2,100 with a $2.33 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 Place ApartmentsThe Randolf2BR,1.5BA$1.69
129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston129 Congress St3BR,1BA$2.33
The StandardThe May1BR,1BA$2.54
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.51
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1.76
35 Folly Apartments35F-31BR,1BA$2.86
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1.93
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
1631 Pearlott St, Unit C1631 Pearlott St2BR,1BA$2.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avondale, Charleston, SC

Ranked #30

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

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3.0
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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 $1,940.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Spanish Oaks which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $5,400.

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 56 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 $925 which is $4,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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