
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC (306 Rentals)


10 WestEdge

LC Line & Low

Society at Laurens

Atlantic on Romney

Morrison Yard
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The Porter

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Bee Street

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Summit Place

1000 King Street

Madison Station

The Rumney

511 Meeting

655 East Bay

Bridgeview Village

The Jasper

185 Rutledge Ave, Unit Apartment X

40 Poinsett St, Unit B
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63 Rutledge Ave, Unit 01

157 Calhoun St, Unit 202

175 Wentworth St, Unit B
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115 Smith St

53 Hasell St

369 King St

90 Hanover St

43 Rose Ln

15 Norman St

114 Alexander St

55 Bull St

517 Rutledge Ave

364 King St

259 E Bay St
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Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Charleston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,468 | $1,565 | $4,656 |
Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,226 | $1,727 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,009 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,990 | $1,430 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $1,280 | $5,750 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Charleston, Charleston, SC
Ranked #29
Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Charleston, Charleston, and the greater Charleston area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with younger kids? this residential submarket has risen to be a leading part of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to the best-regarded schools.
Luxury Living Rating
This area has a reputation as one of the best-regarded high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
This section of Charleston ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Charleston
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Charleston?
There are currently 29 Studio Apartments in Downtown Charleston with rent ranges from $1,565 to $4,656 with an average price of $2,468.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Charleston ranges from $1,727 to $11,962 with an average monthly rent of $3,226.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Charleston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Charleston range from $1,580 to $10,613. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,009.
How expensive are Downtown Charleston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 43 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Charleston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,430 to $15,428 - averaging $3,990 for the location.
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