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226 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
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7 Hanover StCharleston, SC 29403
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119 Smith StCharleston, SC 29403
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651 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Laurel, A Collective
635 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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202 Ashley Ave
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601 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
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695 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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310 Broad StCharleston, SC 29401
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511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Porter
577 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Cormac
1310 Meeting Street RdCharleston, SC 29405
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287 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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89 Fishburne StCharleston, SC 29403
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55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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99 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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6 Huguenin AveCharleston, SC 29403
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10 WestEdge
10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
279 Coming St
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6 Trapman St
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838 Morrison DrCharleston, SC 29403
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40 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
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Williams Terrace- Independant Senior Living
22 Laurens StCharleston, SC 29401
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2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Meeting Street Lofts - East Central
274 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
89 Fishburne St
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40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
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1000 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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145 Saint Philip St
145 St Philip StCharleston, SC 29403
75 Society St
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Cornerstone Apartment Homes
92 Hasell StCharleston, SC 29401
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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 | $2,397 | $1,085 | $4,536 |
| Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,938 | $1,155 | $9,385 |
| Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,168 | $1,377 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,830 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $1,199 | $8,000 |
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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 Laurel, A Collective priced from $1,673. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel, A Collective | S4.A | Studio,1BA | $1,673 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,699 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Tobin | Studio,1BA | $1,961 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Atlantic on Romney | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,073 |
| 930 NoMo | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| 573 Meeting | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-R1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,155 |
| Cormac | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,176 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, SC
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charleston area is the $1.94 price per square foot Manor Home Model at 655 East Bay in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $5,004. The second greatest value Downtown Charleston apartment is the Royal Gorge II Model at Meeting Street Lofts starting at $2,784 with a $2.34 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 655 East Bay | Manor Home | 3BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Royal Gorge II | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Hoffler Place | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.32 |
| Caroline | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 21 Hester St | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.25 |
| Cormac | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Element 29 | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| 930 NoMo | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Foundry Point | A1B-E | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 7 Hanover St, Unit A | 7 Hanover St | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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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 $2,176.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Charleston is 89 Fishburne St which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Charleston costs $5,245.
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 36 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 $744 which is $4,501 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston.
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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Charleston
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Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I also happen to be a native Charlestonian who attended the College of Charleston back in the day.
Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.