Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $927 (49 Rentals)

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119 Smith St, Unit 3
$1,500
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$1,500
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119 Smith St, Unit 3

119 Smith StCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 700 Daniel Ellis Dr

$1,575

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$1,575
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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 9105

700 Daniel Ellis Dr
CharlestonSC29412

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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,781 - $3,105
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$1,781 - $3,105
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$1,781 - $3,105
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Road BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Avalon at James Island
$2,087 - $3,680
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$2,087 - $3,680
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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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property at 700 Daniel Ellis Dr

$2,100

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$2,100
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700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit Apt. 12-302

700 Daniel Ellis Dr
CharlestonSC29412
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19 Hampden Ct
3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Hampden Ct

19 Hampden CtCharleston, 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
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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 235 Stefan Dr

$1,945

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235 Stefan Dr

CharlestonSC29412
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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 $927. 19 Hampden Ct has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Crescent apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntAshley (50% Essential Living)1BR,1BA$927
19 Hampden Ct3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,099
Yugo Charleston Campus2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1,499
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,798
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$1,885
Element 29A02Studio,1BA$1,925
511 Meeting1H1BR,1BA$2,045
89 Fishburne St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
35 Folly Apartments35F-41BR,1BA$2,082

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent, SC

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crescent area is the $0.85 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 19 Hampden Ct in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Crescent apartment is the 123 Coming St Model at 123 Coming St, Unit C starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Hampden Ct3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.85
123 Coming St, Unit C123 Coming St3BR,1BA$2.50
Hoffler PlaceD34BR,4BA$1.41
CarolineB22BR,2BA$2.81
19 Hampden Ct, Unit A19 Hampden Ct3BR,1BA$2.25
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
The JauntAshley (50% Essential Living)1BR,1BA$1.24
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.58
119 Smith St, Unit 3119 Smith St1BR,1BA$2.31
Yugo Charleston Campus2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$2.54

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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 $2,082.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crescent?

The cheapest apartment in Crescent is The Jaunt which is listed at $927, while the average apartment in Crescent costs $2,716.

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 39 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 $790 which is $1,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crescent.

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