
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charlestowne Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (51 Rentals)
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197 Spring St

201 Spring St

199 Spring St

201 Spring St

201 Spring St

18 Line St

655 East Bay

75 Society St

199 Spring St, Unit A2 (furnished studio)
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700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 11205 Peninsula

Element 29

The Jasper

511 Meeting

115 Drake St

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688 King St, Unit A

The Porter

89 Fishburne St

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The Guild

LC Line & Low
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10 WestEdge

Caroline

The Charleigh

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Laurel, A Collective

49 Radcliffe St

226 Calhoun St

Morrison Yard

350 King St, Unit 204

39 America St, Unit B

Williams Terrace- Independant Senior Living
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The Abbey

Hampton West

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central

138 Line St

Bee Street

145 Saint Philip St

89 Fishburne St

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139 Alexander St

342 King St
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21 Carolina St

2 Dingle St

Lord Arms Apartments

259 E Bay St

23L

279 Coming St

73 Pitt St

The Baker House

55 Ashley Ave

335 King St
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Charlestowne, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charlestowne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestowne Studio Apartments | $2,438 | $1,028 | $4,203 |
| Charlestowne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,385 | $1,490 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestowne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,010 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestowne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,921 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestowne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Charlestowne Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available Charlestowne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Charlestowne area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Charlestowne apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,699 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
| Element 29 | A01 | Studio,1BA | $1,810 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $2,030 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| LC Line & Low | STUDIO TYPE A | Studio,1BA | $2,130 |
| 10 WestEdge | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,312 |
| Morrison Yard | The Portico | Studio,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestowne, SC
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlestowne area is the $1.11 price per square foot E7 Model at Hoffler Place in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Charlestowne apartment is the 17 Hampden Ct Model at 17 Hampden Ct, Unit C starting at $2,835 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlestowne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffler Place | E7 | 5BR,5BA | $1.11 |
| 17 Hampden Ct, Unit C | 17 Hampden Ct | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.58 |
| The Baker House | 1 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.49 |
| Bridgeside at Patriots Point | The Sumter | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| The Charleigh | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Morrison Yard | The Portico | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Element 29 | A01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio D | Studio ,1BA | $3.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCharlestowne, Charleston, SC
Ranked #23
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlestowne Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Charlestowne?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charlestowne is under $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlestowne?
The cheapest apartment in Charlestowne is Archer School Apartments which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in Charlestowne costs $4,886.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charlestowne?
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 53 regular apartments in Charlestowne 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 Charlestowne?
Cheap apartments in Charlestowne have an average cost of $835 which is $4,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlestowne.
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