Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Avondale Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (44 Rentals)

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property at 1731 W Avalon Cir

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1731 W Avalon Cir, Unit D

1731 W Avalon Cir
CharlestonSC29407

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property at 867 Colony Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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867 Colony Dr, Unit 68

867 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407

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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,695 - $2,230

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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45 Sycamore Ave

CharlestonSC29407
property at 811 Colony Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 Colony Dr, Unit E 71

811 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407
property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 17

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit #1038

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1011

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407

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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1838

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,823 - $3,390
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$1,823 - $3,390

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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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 Palmetto Square priced from $1,215. 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
Palmetto Square6190A3 - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,215
West WindThe Sailfish1BR,1BA$1,225
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$1,250
The Riverview6191A1R - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,275
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Merrill2BR,1BA$1,311
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,410
Mulberry Pond1723 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1,750
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800
Avalon at James IslandS4Studio,1BA$2,056
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$2,106

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, SC

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $2.45 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 1000 King Street in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the 1715 2 bed 1.5 bath Model at Mulberry Pond starting at $1,900 with a $1.86 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.
1000 King Street3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.45
Mulberry Pond1715 2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.86
The JauntKiawah2BR,1BA$2.02
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2.60
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1.94
The Riverview6191A1P - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.89
West WindThe Clipper1BR,1BA$2.24
Palmetto Square6190A1R - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
1523 Gardenia RdEnhanced1BR,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Avondale, Charleston, SC

Ranked #29

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 the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Palmetto Square which is listed at $1,215, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $6,195.

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 11 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 $1,140 which is $5,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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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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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Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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