Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (15 Rentals)

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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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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 Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Crescent, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crescent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crescent area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,336. Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Crescent apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,336
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA1a AFF 1201BR,1BA$1,625
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,674
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,713
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent, SC

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crescent area is the $2.64 price per square foot 175 Wentworth St Model at 175 Wentworth St, Unit B in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Crescent apartment is the Sawgrass Model at Sawgrass Apartments starting at $2,196 with a $2.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
175 Wentworth St, Unit B175 Wentworth St2BR,2BA$2.64
Sawgrass ApartmentsSawgrass2BR,2BA$2.00
511 Meeting2F2BR,2BA$3.01
35 Folly Apartments35F-92BR,2BA$2.81
James Towne Village2Bd 1bth Renovated2BR,2BA$2.20
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.86
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.64
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.41
Element 29A101BR,1BA$2.93
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Crescent, Charleston, SC

Ranked #39

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Charleston. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $2,152.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crescent?

The cheapest apartment in Crescent is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,336, while the average apartment in Crescent costs $2,970.

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 142 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 $1,123 which is $1,847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crescent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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