Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charleston City Market Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (12 Rentals)

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364 King St

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367 King St

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Charleston City Market, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charleston City Market Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Charleston City Market area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Atlantic on Romney priced from $1,805. Morrison Yard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,961. Here are the most affordable Charleston City Market apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Atlantic on RomneyS1Studio,1BA$1,805
Morrison YardThe BluestoneStudio,1BA$1,961
The MerchantHarbor1BR,1BA$2,095
10 WestEdgeS4Studio,1BA$2,177
Society at LaurensS3Studio,1BA$3,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston City Market, SC

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston City Market area is the $5.29 price per square foot PH6 Model at Society at Laurens in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $14,495. The second greatest value Charleston City Market apartment is the PH Model at Legacy Patriots Point starting at $15,000 with a $6.96 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston City Market apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Society at LaurensPH63BR,2.5BA$5.29
Legacy Patriots PointPH2BR,2.5BA$6.96
Morrison YardThe Morrison1BR,1BA$6.67
The MerchantCooper1BR,1BA$3.40
10 WestEdgeS4Studio ,1BA$3.87
Atlantic on RomneyA1-B1BR,1BA$5.05
Hoffler PlaceS1Studio ,1BA$7.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Charleston City Market, Charleston, SC

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Charleston City Market Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston City Market Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Charleston City Market?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charleston City Market is under $3,790.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charleston City Market?

The cheapest apartment in Charleston City Market is The Merchant which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Charleston City Market costs $5,370.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charleston City Market?

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 37 regular apartments in Charleston City Market 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 Charleston City Market?

Cheap apartments in Charleston City Market have an average cost of $1,053 which is $4,317 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charleston City Market.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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