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226 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
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1000 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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601 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Meeting Street Lofts - East Central
274 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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68 Nassau St
CharlestonSC29403
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The Abbey
2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Bee Street
40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
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139 Alexander St
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333 Ashley Ave
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24 S Tracy St
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23-25 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Charleston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,372 | $1,028 | $4,203 |
| Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $1,490 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,197 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,642 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $1,179 | $6,195 |
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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 $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Charleston is Archer School Apartments which is listed at $1,778, while the average apartment in Downtown Charleston costs $3,752.
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 78 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 $948 which is $2,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston
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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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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.
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