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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,207 | $1,028 | $4,278 |
| Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,884 | $1,486 | $9,385 |
Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,910 | $1,369 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,412 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,169 | $7,000 |
There are currently 152 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
See all Apartments in CharlestonThe largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Charleston area of Charleston, SC is found at The Charles and is listed at 2,541 square feet priced from $15,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charles | 2BR Townhome | 2,541 Sq Ft | $15,000 |
| Society at Laurens | B19 | 1,644 Sq Ft | $6,950 |
| The Guild | 2F | 1,495 Sq Ft | $8,675 |
| The Charleigh | B2I | 1,472 Sq Ft | $3,562 |
| 10 WestEdge | B23 | 1,439 Sq Ft | $4,875 |
| Element 29 | B6 | 1,261 Sq Ft | $2,941 |
| Morrison Yard | The Garden | 1,234 Sq Ft | $4,376 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Royal Gorge IV | 1,222 Sq Ft | $3,144 |
| Atlantic on Romney | B12 | 1,175 Sq Ft | $3,343 |
| LC Line & Low | 2BR TYPE A | 893 Sq Ft | $3,905 |
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Charleston of Charleston, SC is the 2B Model starting from $1,778 at Archer School Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Charleston is currently $3,910. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Archer School Apartments | 2B | $1,778 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | $1,800 |
| The Merchant | Spring | $2,592 |
| 655 East Bay | B2 | $2,599 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Berkeley | $2,814 |
| Element 29 | B2 | $2,836 |
| 511 Meeting | 2D | $2,865 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown Charleston is at Archer School Apartments listed at $1,778.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Charleston is $3,910.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Charleston is a 2,541 square feet unit starting from $15,000 at The Charles.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown Charleston is currently 1,122 sq ft.
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