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Magnolia Downs
115 Magnolia RdCharleston, SC 29407
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (31 Rentals)
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Archer School Apartments
226 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Jaunt
1840 Carriage LnCharleston, SC 29407
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James Towne Village
3 Sawgrass RdCharleston, SC 29412
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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
45 Coburg RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Element 29
287 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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31 Nassau St
31 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Standard
215 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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Aspire at James Island
1743 Central Park RdCharleston, SC 29412
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34 Morris St
34 Morris StCharleston, SC 29403
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MAA James Island
550 Harbor Cove LnCharleston, SC 29412
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199 Spring St
199 Spring StCharleston, SC 29403
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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1215 Wimbee Dr, Unit 1215 Wimbee Dr
1215 Wimbee DrCharleston, SC 29407
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10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B
10 Riverdale DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Bee Street
40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
13 Norman St
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Avalon at James Island
202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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Caroline
99 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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25 Kennedy St, Unit C
25 Kennedy StCharleston, SC 29403
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197 Spring St
197 Spring StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Jasper
310 Broad StCharleston, SC 29401
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511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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59 Hanover St
59 Hanover StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Abbey
2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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River Oaks Apartments
1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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23-25 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
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South Creek James Island
333-343 Fleming RdCharleston, SC 29412
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Sawgrass Apartments
35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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145S
145 St Philip StCharleston, SC 29403
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Crescent, Charleston, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crescent?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Studio Apartments | $2,141 | $1,028 | $2,950 |
| Crescent 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,478 | $1,006 | $9,385 |
| Crescent 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,716 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Crescent 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,024 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Crescent 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $1,180 | $1,947 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Crescent Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available Crescent Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crescent area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. The Jaunt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,190. Here are the most affordable Crescent apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
| The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,411 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,479 |
| Element 29 | A01 | Studio,1BA | $1,568 |
| The Standard | The Stono | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,718 |
| Sawgrass Apartments | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1,723 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,756 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent, SC
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crescent area is the $2.23 price per square foot C1 Model at Avalon at James Island in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $3,627. The second greatest value Crescent apartment is the 10 Riverdale Dr Model at 10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crescent apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Avalon at James Island | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $2.23 |
| 10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B | 10 Riverdale Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 664 Windermere Blvd | 664 Windermere Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Sawgrass Apartments | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Standard | The Kiawah | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Element 29 | A01 | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crescent Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crescent?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crescent is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crescent?
The cheapest apartment in Crescent is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,190, while the average apartment in Crescent costs $3,315.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crescent?
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 141 regular apartments in Crescent 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 Crescent?
Cheap apartments in Crescent have an average cost of $1,063 which is $2,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crescent.
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