
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC (274 Rentals)


Society at Laurens

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Laurel, A Collective

Hoffler Place

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Summit Place

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The Guild

655 East Bay

The Charles

The Charleigh

Sky Garden Apartments
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The Jasper

511 Meeting

89 Fishburne St

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688 King St, Unit B1, Unit B1

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59 Hanover St, Unit B, Unit B

377 King St, Unit 205, Unit 205

122 Coming St

41 B Smith Street

39 America St, Unit B, Unit B

41 Radcliffe St, Unit 41-BRadcliffeSt, Unit 41-BRadcliffeSt
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61 Cooper St

13 Elizabeth St, Unit 13 Elizabeth B

28 Woolfe St, Unit SI FL3-ID1509631P

28 Woolfe St, Unit SI FL10-ID1509632P

1 E Battery, Unit A

1 E Battery, Unit B

59 Hanover St, Unit A

67 Legare St, Unit 108

61 Cooper St, Unit B

175 Wentworth St
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165 Queen St, Unit B

15 Sires St

18 Line St

4 Beaufain St, Unit 205

61 Cooper St

1 I St

29 1/2 State St, Unit B

25 Montagu St, Unit B

78 Legare St

69 Anson St
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9 Bogard St

151 Tradd St

122 Coming St

52 Chapel St

45 Reid St

7 Pitt St

183 Smith St

49 Radcliffe St

5 Gadsdenboro St

109 Coming St
Downtown, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,503 | $1,850 | $4,175 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,487 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,940 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,257 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $1,180 | $1,699 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Charleston, SC
Ranked #27
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown?
There are currently 91 Studio Apartments in Downtown with rent ranges from $1,850 to $4,175 with an average price of $2,503.
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 $1,700 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,487.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown range from $1,500 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,940.
How expensive are Downtown Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 37 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,350 to $23,000 - averaging $6,257 for the location.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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