Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC (263 Rentals)

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Laurel, A Collective
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$2,446 - $6,144

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Laurel, A Collective

635 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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Summit Place
$1,235 - $2,175

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Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Summit Place

530 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Guild
$2,378 - $9,585

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Guild

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

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Base Rent$3,299
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16 Reid St

16 Reid StCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 13 Elizabeth St
$3,000 - $3,800

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Base Rent$3,000 - $3,800
Total Monthly Price$3,000 - $3,800
1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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13 Elizabeth St

CharlestonSC29403
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property at 68 South St
$4,000

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Base Rent$4,000
Total Monthly Price$4,000
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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68 South St

CharlestonSC29403
property at 6 Trapman St
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
Total Monthly Price$2,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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6 Trapman St, Unit C

6 Trapman St
CharlestonSC29401

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property at 48 America St
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600
Total Monthly Price$2,600
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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48 America St, Unit A

48 America St
CharlestonSC29403
property at 19 Line St
$5,000

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Base Rent$5,000
Total Monthly Price$5,000
3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent
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19 Line St

CharlestonSC29403
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property at 61 Cooper St
$2,975

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Base Rent$2,975
Total Monthly Price$2,975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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61 Cooper St

CharlestonSC29403

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property at 59 South St
$1,850
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59 South St

CharlestonSC29403
property at 61 Cooper St
$2,800 - $3,000
2 Bedroom Rentals
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61 Cooper St

CharlestonSC29403

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property at 235 King St
$2,395 - $2,500
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235 King St

CharlestonSC29401
property at 75 Society St
$1,899 - $2,549
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75 Society St

CharlestonSC29401

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Downtown, Charleston, SC

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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, September 15, 2026, there are currently 263 available Downtown apartments priced from $1,235 to $23,000, with an average monthly rent of $4,171.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown?

There are currently 89 Studio Apartments in Downtown with rent ranges from $1,750 to $4,544 with an average price of $2,588.

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 $1,600 to $9,385 with an average monthly rent of $3,496.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown range from $1,585 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,962.

How expensive are Downtown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 40 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,455 to $23,000 - averaging $8,521 for the location.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Charleston

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.