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

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property at 75 Society St

$1,699 - $1,999

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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75 Society St

CharlestonSC29401

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property at 700 Daniel Ellis Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 11205 Peninsula

700 Daniel Ellis Dr
CharlestonSC29412
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688 King St, Unit A
$2,000
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$2,000

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688 King St, Unit A

688 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Guild
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$2,080 - $9,535
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$2,080 - $9,535

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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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10 WestEdge
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$2,161 - $7,282
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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 350 King St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

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350 King St, Unit 204

350 King St
CharlestonSC29401
property at 39 America St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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39 America St, Unit B

39 America St
CharlestonSC29403

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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Bee Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bee Street

40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
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23L
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

23L

23-25 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
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279 Coming St
3 Bedroom Apartments

279 Coming St

279 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403
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73 Pitt St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

73 Pitt St

73 Pitt StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Baker House
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Baker House

55 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29401
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335 King St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

335 King St

335 King StCharleston, SC 29401
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Charlestowne, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,699
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800
Element 29A01Studio,1BA$1,810
511 MeetingStudio DStudio,1BA$2,030
89 Fishburne St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
LC Line & LowSTUDIO TYPE AStudio,1BA$2,130
10 WestEdgeA101BR,1BA$2,312
Morrison YardThe PorticoStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hoffler PlaceE75BR,5BA$1.11
17 Hampden Ct, Unit C17 Hampden Ct2BR,1.5BA$2.58
The Baker House1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$2.49
Bridgeside at Patriots PointThe Sumter1BR,1BA$2.96
The CharleighA1C1BR,1BA$3.82
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
Morrison YardThe PorticoStudio ,1BA$3.79
89 Fishburne St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Element 29A01Studio ,1BA$3.21
511 MeetingStudio DStudio ,1BA$3.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Charlestowne, Charleston, SC

Ranked #23

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

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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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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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