
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Charlestowne Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $818 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Charlestowne area of Charleston.


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119 Smith St

201 Spring St

23 Nassau St

700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 7103 Peninsula

655 East Bay

201 Spring St

The Porter

201 Spring St

Element 29
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201 Spring St

The Jasper

199 Spring St

154 Smith St

511 Meeting

3 Woolfe St, Unit B

333 King St

14 Lockwood Dr, Unit 9 K

Caroline

700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit Apt. 12-302
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19 Hampden Ct, Unit A

63 Reid St

Morrison Yard

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10 WestEdge

LC Line & Low

6 Trapman St, Unit C

517 Rutledge Ave

The Charleigh

38 Ashe St

235 King St
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279 Coming St

139 Alexander St

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The Guild

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Laurel, A Collective

350 King St, Unit 204

Williams Terrace- Independant Senior Living

19 Hampden Ct

The Abbey

Hampton West

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central
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700 Daniel Ellis Dr

75 Society St

145 Saint Philip St

89 Fishburne St

Cornerstone Apartment Homes

573 Meeting

23L

192 E Bay St

335 King St

45 Drake 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 | $2,461 | $1,085 | $4,572 |
| Charlestowne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $1,155 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestowne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,816 | $1,377 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestowne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,165 | $1,455 | $10,000+ |
| Charlestowne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $1,265 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 63 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 2 Beds unit found at Yugo Charleston Campus priced from $1,499. 511 Meeting has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,860. Here are the most affordable Charlestowne apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo Charleston Campus | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,879 |
| 573 Meeting | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| Morrison Yard | The Portico | Studio,1BA | $2,202 |
| LC Line & Low | STUDIO TYPE A | Studio,1BA | $2,235 |
| 10 WestEdge | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,328 |
| 517 Rutledge Ave. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,340 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlestowne, SC
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlestowne area is the $2.13 price per square foot Manor Home Model at 655 East Bay in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $5,499. The second greatest value Charlestowne apartment is the 159 Alexander St Model at 159 Alexander St, Unit 159 Alexander Apt. B starting at $4,500 with a $2.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 655 East Bay | Manor Home | 3BR,2BA | $2.13 |
| 159 Alexander St, Unit 159 Alexander Apt. B | 159 Alexander St | 4BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 16 Reid St | 16 Reid St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
| 123 Coming St, Unit C | 123 Coming St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Hoffler Place | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.41 |
| Caroline | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| 19 Hampden Ct, Unit A | 19 Hampden Ct | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 119 Smith St | 119 Smith St | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
| Yugo Charleston Campus | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Memminger Elementary School
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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 $2,340.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlestowne?
The cheapest apartment in Charlestowne is Element 29 which is listed at $2,011, while the average apartment in Charlestowne costs $3,181.
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 36 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 $826 which is $2,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlestowne.
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