
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (60 Rentals)
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Archer School Apartments

The Jaunt

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

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7 Hanover St, Unit A

201 Spring St

199 Spring St

197 Spring St

201 Spring St

199 Spring St
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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley

Aspire at James Island

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Laurel, A Collective

811 Colony Dr, Unit Cool Condo

MAA James Island

202 Ashley Ave, Unit B

480 St Andrews Blvd

James Towne Village

The Standard

201 Spring St
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The Jasper

199 Spring St

511 Meeting

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35 Folly Apartments

Element 29

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Avalon at James Island

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10 WestEdge

89 Fishburne St

1509B Harbor View Rd

Caroline
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279 Coming St

272 Fleming Rd, Unit A

6 Trapman St, Unit C

LC Line & Low

21 Carolina St

The Abbey

Hampton West

1102 N Hillside Dr

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1150 5th Ave
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South Creek James Island

640 Cornell St

256 Fleming Rd

Bee Street

262 Fleming Rd

45 Sycamore Ave

Sawgrass Apartments

115 Drake St

700 Daniel Ellis Dr

145 Saint Philip St
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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 | $2,416 | $1,085 | $4,489 |
| Crescent 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $1,027 | $9,385 |
| Crescent 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,211 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Crescent 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,603 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Crescent 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $1,180 | $8,200 |
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There are currently 60 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 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,325. 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 Crescent apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,699 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,728 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Element 29 | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $2,026 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Avalon at James Island | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,072 |
| 573 Meeting | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent, SC
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crescent area is the $1.32 price per square foot D3 Model at Hoffler Place in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Crescent apartment is the 1 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at The Baker House starting at $2,500 with a $2.44 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffler Place | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.32 |
| The Baker House | 1 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.44 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Caroline | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Element 29 | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
| 7 Hanover St, Unit A | 7 Hanover St | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Crescent, Charleston, SC
St. Andrews School Of Math And Science
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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 $2,121.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crescent?
The cheapest apartment in Crescent is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Crescent costs $4,000.
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 32 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 $667 which is $3,333 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crescent.
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