Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crescent Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (19 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Crescent area of Charleston.

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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

231 Coming 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 2 Beds unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,328. James Towne Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,666. Here are the most affordable Crescent apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntKiawah2BR,1BA$1,328
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,666
35 Folly Apartments35F-11BR,1BA$1,748
Element 29A02Studio,1BA$1,749
Aspire at James IslandA51BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crescent, SC

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crescent area is the $1.20 price per square foot 10 Riverdale Dr Model at 10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Crescent apartment is the 2Bd 1bth Renovated Model at James Towne Village starting at $2,071 with a $2.21 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.
10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B10 Riverdale Dr2BR,1BA$1.20
James Towne Village2Bd 1bth Renovated2BR,2BA$2.21
2022 Wappoo Hall Rd, Unit 1A2022 Wappoo Hall RdStudio ,1BA$2.51
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.82
Aspire at James IslandA51BR,1BA$2.38
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.49
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.23
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.07
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
Element 29A02Studio ,1BA$2.90

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Crescent, Charleston, SC

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crescent?

The cheapest apartment in Crescent is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,348, while the average apartment in Crescent costs $2,879.

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 112 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 $1,110 which is $1,769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crescent.

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