Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (22 Rentals)

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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,479. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,479
The Rumney05Studio,1BA$1,699
The PorterS3Studio,1BA$1,724
Atlantic on RomneyS1Studio,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, SC

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charleston area is the $2.67 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 335 King St in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown Charleston apartment is the 187 Coming St Model at 187 Coming St, Unit A starting at $2,775 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
335 King St2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.67
187 Coming St, Unit A187 Coming St3BR,1BA$2.52
107 Hanover St, Unit A107 Hanover St2BR,2BA$2.78
129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston129 Congress St3BR,1BA$2.33
655 East BayB22BR,1BA$2.78
400 MeetingBeresford2BR,2BA$2.75
The MerchantFolly1BR,1BA$2.75
35 Folly Apartments35F-21BR,1BA$2.74
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
Foundry PointA1A1BR,1BA$2.99

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Charleston, South Carolina. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,798.

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 $1,490, while the average apartment in Downtown Charleston costs $3,452.

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 138 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 $891 which is $2,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!