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Archer School Apartments
226 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (48 Rentals)
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Magnolia Downs
115 Magnolia RdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Jaunt
1840 Carriage LnCharleston, SC 29407
867 Colony Dr, Unit 68
867 Colony Dr
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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
45 Coburg RdCharleston, SC 29407
197 Spring St
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700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 10203 Peninsula
700 Daniel Ellis Dr
CharlestonSC29412
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Aspire at James Island
1743 Central Park RdCharleston, SC 29412
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James Towne Village
3 Sawgrass RdCharleston, SC 29412
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MAA James Island
550 Harbor Cove LnCharleston, SC 29412
18 Line St
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199 Spring St
199 Spring StCharleston, SC 29403
811 Colony Dr, Unit E 71
811 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407
45 Sycamore Ave, Unit #1038
45 Sycamore Ave
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45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1011
45 Sycamore Ave
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8 Hagood Ave
CharlestonSC29403
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Standard
215 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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310 Broad StCharleston, SC 29401
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99 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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Element 29
287 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
45 Sycamore Ave, Unit #1213
45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
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Avalon at James Island
202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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89 Fishburne StCharleston, SC 29403
650 Cornell St, Unit 59D
650 Cornell St
CharlestonSC29407
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202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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The Guild
128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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688 King St, Unit A
688 King 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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1150 5th Ave
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South Creek James Island
333-343 Fleming RdCharleston, SC 29412
45 Sycamore Ave
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13 Elmwood Ave
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Bee Street
40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
640 Cornell St
CharlestonSC29407
2066 St Lukes Dr
CharlestonSC29412
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Sawgrass Apartments
35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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145 Saint Philip St
145 St Philip StCharleston, SC 29403
1755 Central Park Rd
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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 | $2,410 | $1,028 | $4,203 |
| Crescent 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $1,044 | $6,825 |
| Crescent 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,140 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Crescent 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,401 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Crescent 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $1,180 | $6,195 |
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There are currently 48 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 $1,210. Here are the most affordable Crescent apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
| The Jaunt | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 AFF 80 | 1BR,1BA | $1,432 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,658 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,699 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
| James Towne Village | Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,896 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,917 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,956 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-R1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent, SC
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crescent area is the $1.48 price per square foot Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at James Towne Village in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $1,896. The second greatest value Crescent 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 Crescent apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| James Towne Village | Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| 17 Hampden Ct, Unit C | 17 Hampden Ct | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.58 |
| Hoffler Place | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.85 |
| The Jaunt | Kiawah | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Caroline | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
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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 $2,030.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crescent?
The cheapest apartment in Crescent is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,210, while the average apartment in Crescent costs $4,040.
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 69 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 $904 which is $3,136 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crescent.
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