Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (49 Rentals)

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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,850

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$1,850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1011, Unit 1011

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,997 - $5,983
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$1,997 - $5,983
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$1,997 - $5,983
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Avalon at James Island
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$2,042 - $9,630
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$2,042 - $9,630
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$2,042 - $9,630
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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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The Guild
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$2,163 - $8,675
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$2,163 - $8,675
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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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10 WestEdge
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$2,179 - $7,275
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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Sawgrass Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawgrass Apartments

35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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property at 14 Lockwood Dr

$1,995 - $2,550

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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14 Lockwood Dr

CharlestonSC29401

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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$2,050 - $2,230

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45 Sycamore Ave

CharlestonSC29407
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930 Battery Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

930 Battery Ave

930 Battery AveCharleston, SC 29407
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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 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 $1,369. Here are the most affordable Crescent apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,369
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,699
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,715
Element 29A02Studio,1BA$1,716
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1,750
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,763
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$1,835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent, SC

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crescent area is the $1.15 price per square foot D3 Model at Hoffler Place in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Crescent apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at James Towne Village starting at $1,715 with a $1.83 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.
Hoffler PlaceD34BR,4BA$1.15
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.83
107 Hanover St, Unit A107 Hanover St2BR,2BA$2.78
8 Hagood Ave, Unit 8B Hagood ave8 Hagood Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
Sky Garden Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$2.44
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$2.19
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1.83
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.51
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.48
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80

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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 $1,835.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crescent?

The cheapest apartment in Crescent is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,369, while the average apartment in Crescent costs $3,432.

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 111 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 $932 which is $2,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crescent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

Written by: Vicki Shivers

Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.