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226 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
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Meeting Street Lofts
601 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
59 Hanover St
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$1,800
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59 Hanover St, Unit B
59 Hanover StCharleston, SC 29403
6 Trapman St, Unit C
6 Trapman St
CharlestonSC29401
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Road BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Foundry Point
6 Huguenin AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Element 29
287 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
333 King St
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$1,950
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99 Beaufain St, Unit Apt. C
99 Beaufain StCharleston, SC 29401
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The Porter
577 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Madison Station
651 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
14 Lockwood Dr
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The Merchant
102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
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99 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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1310 Meeting Street RdCharleston, SC 29405
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695 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic on Romney
55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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Williams Terrace- Independant Senior Living
22 Laurens StCharleston, SC 29401
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Meeting Street Lofts - East Central
274 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
197 Spring St
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199 Spring St
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201 Spring St
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145 Saint Philip St
145 St Philip StCharleston, SC 29403
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89 Fishburne St
89 Fishburne StCharleston, SC 29403
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573 Meeting
573 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
192 E Bay St
CharlestonSC29401
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,362 | $1,085 | $4,544 |
Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $1,155 | $9,385 |
| Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,037 | $1,377 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,412 | $1,455 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $1,265 | $5,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Charleston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Charleston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Charleston is under $1,922.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Charleston is Foundry Point which is listed at $1,824, while the average apartment in Downtown Charleston costs $2,786.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Charleston?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 47 regular apartments in Downtown Charleston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Charleston?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Charleston have an average cost of $823 which is $1,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston.
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