
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (19 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Crescent area of Charleston.


The Jaunt

1 Arcadian Park, Unit D

35 Hanover St

Aspire at James Island

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Element 29

MAA James Island

10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B
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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 |
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Crescent Studio Apartments | $2,371 | $1,575 | $6,733 |
Crescent 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $807 | $8,873 |
Crescent 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
Crescent 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,754 | $1,430 | $10,000+ |
Crescent 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $1,240 | $2,034 |
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Cheapest Available Crescent Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crescent area of Charleston, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,328. James Towne Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,666. Here are the most affordable Crescent apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Jaunt | Kiawah | 2BR,1BA | $1,328 |
James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,666 |
35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,748 |
Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,749 |
Aspire at James Island | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent, SC
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crescent area is the $1.20 price per square foot 10 Riverdale Dr Model at 10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Crescent apartment is the 2Bd 1bth Renovated Model at James Towne Village starting at $2,071 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the James Island 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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10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B | 10 Riverdale Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
James Towne Village | 2Bd 1bth Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
2022 Wappoo Hall Rd, Unit 1A | 2022 Wappoo Hall Rd | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
Avalon at James Island | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Aspire at James Island | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
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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 $1,348, while the average apartment in Crescent costs $2,879.
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 112 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 $1,110 which is $1,769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crescent.
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