
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,259 (5 Rentals)


195 Romney St
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1093 King St

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279 Coming St
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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 | $2,359 | $1,028 | $4,203 |
| Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,001 | $1,490 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,233 | $1,379 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,894 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $1,179 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Charleston is 1000 King Street which is listed at $2,700, while the average apartment in Downtown Charleston costs $3,704.
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 59 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 $838 which is $2,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown 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.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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