
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC (110 Rentals)


Society at Laurens

Atlantic on Romney

The Merchant

10 WestEdge

Foundry Point

Morrison Yard

Hoffler Place

Element 29

35 Folly Apartments
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Summit Place

Madison Station

The Rumney

The Porter

655 East Bay

Caroline

The Charleigh

Meeting Street Lofts

Sky Garden Apartments

1000 King Street
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Cormac

The Jasper

511 Meeting

Archer School Apartments

8 Hagood Ave, Unit 8b Hagood ave

33 Cannon St, Unit 402

8 Line St, Unit E

34 Morris St, Unit C

199 Spring St

1 E Battery
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34 Morris St

7 Pitt St

333 King St

364 King St

231 Meeting St

72 America St

60 Romney St

14 Murray Blvd

King Street Lofts

Lord Arms Apartments
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1116 King St

Bldg 100

89 Warren St

147 St Philip St

15 Pitt St

50 F St

28 Blake St

Dockside

87 Spring St
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,092 | $1,028 | $3,080 |
Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $1,490 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,328 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $1,180 | $5,800 |
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Largest Available Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Charleston area of Charleston, SC is found at The Guild and is listed at 1,138 square feet priced from $5,001. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guild | 1Q | 1,138 Sq Ft | $5,001 |
| Society at Laurens | A22 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $4,645 |
| Morrison Yard | The Italianate | 1,019 Sq Ft | $2,922 |
| Cormac | A8 | 928 Sq Ft | $2,351 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-7 | 857 Sq Ft | $2,086 |
| 10 WestEdge | A19 | 800 Sq Ft | $2,505 |
| Atlantic on Romney | A15 | 781 Sq Ft | $2,275 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Woodburn II | 754 Sq Ft | $2,115 |
| The Rumney | 01A | 697 Sq Ft | $1,899 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Charleston of Charleston, SC is the 1B Model starting from $1,490 at Archer School Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Charleston is currently $2,771. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Archer School Apartments | 1B | $1,490 |
| Element 29 | A5 | $1,723 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | $1,756 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Forest Hill | $1,796 |
| Caroline | A3 | $1,880 |
| The Rumney | 01A | $1,899 |
| 511 Meeting | 1H | $1,925 |
| The Merchant | Cooper | $1,980 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Charleston with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Charleston is at Archer School Apartments listed at $1,490.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Charleston is $2,771.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Charleston is a 1,138 square feet unit starting from $5,001 at The Guild.
What is the average size for Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Charleston is currently 600 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Vicki Shivers
Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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