Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC (256 Rentals)

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Summit Place
$1,210 - $2,150
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$1,210 - $2,150
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Summit Place

530 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Guild
$2,376 - $9,535
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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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16 Reid St
$3,299
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16 Reid St

16 Reid StCharleston, SC 29403
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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 350 King St

$2,500

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$2,500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 King St, Unit 204

350 King St
CharlestonSC29401
property at 13 Elizabeth St

$3,000 - $4,250

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$3,000 - $4,250
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13 Elizabeth St

CharlestonSC29403
property at 11 West St

$2,300

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$2,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 West St, Unit D

11 West St
CharlestonSC29401

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property at 6 Trapman St

$2,250

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$2,250
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6 Trapman St, Unit C

6 Trapman St
CharlestonSC29401
property at 48 America St

$2,600

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$2,600
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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48 America St, Unit A

48 America St
CharlestonSC29403
property at 83 Cooper St

$5,500

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$5,500
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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

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83 Cooper St

CharlestonSC29403
property at 58 America St

$2,874 - $3,113

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58 America St

CharlestonSC29403

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property at 279 Coming St

$2,200 - $2,400

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279 Coming St

CharlestonSC29403

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property at 13 Elizabeth St

$3,000 - $4,450

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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13 Elizabeth St

CharlestonSC29403

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Downtown, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown, Charleston, SC

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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown area of Charleston, SC?

As of today, August 01, 2026, there are currently 256 available Downtown apartments priced from $1,210 to $23,000, with an average monthly rent of $4,264.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown?

There are currently 89 Studio Apartments in Downtown with rent ranges from $1,673 to $4,536 with an average price of $2,573.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown ranges from $1,500 to $9,385 with an average monthly rent of $3,563.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown range from $1,560 to $16,679. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,390.

How expensive are Downtown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 39 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,410 to $23,000 - averaging $9,741 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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