Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (41 Rentals)

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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,795 - $2,230

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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45 Sycamore Ave

CharlestonSC29407

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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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Mulberry Pond
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Pond

1715-1735 Grech StCharleston, 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 The Magnolia by Trion Living priced from $1,159. Spanish Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1,159
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Palmetto Square6190A3 1BR,1BA$1,215
West WindThe Sailfish1BR,1BA$1,225
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,258
The Riverview6191A1R 1BR,1BA$1,275
1523 Gardenia RdEnhanced1BR,1BA$1,300
Mulberry Place ApartmentsThe Randolf2BR,1BA$1,659
Mulberry Pond1723 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, SC

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $2.33 price per square foot 2128 Courtland Ave Model at 2128 Courtland Ave, Unit C in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the The Randolf Model at Mulberry Place Apartments starting at $1,659 with a $1.58 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.
2128 Courtland Ave, Unit C2128 Courtland Ave2BR,1BA$2.33
Mulberry Place ApartmentsThe Randolf2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Mulberry Pond1735 2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.81
8 Hagood Ave, Unit 8A Hagood ave8 Hagood Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1.66
The Riverview6191A1P - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.89
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1.94
Palmetto Square6190A1P - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99
West WindThe Clipper1BR,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avondale, Charleston, SC

Ranked #28

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,750.

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 $1,159, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $5,347.

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 35 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 $1,159 which is $4,188 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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.

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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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