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Archer School Apartments
226 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (29 Rentals)
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8 Strawberry Ln
8 Strawberry LnCharleston, SC 29403
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Meeting Street Lofts
601 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Madison Station
651 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Rumney
695 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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31 Nassau St
31 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
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34 Morris St
34 Morris StCharleston, SC 29403
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60 Romney St
CharlestonSC29403
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The Merchant
102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
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Element 29
287 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Porter
577 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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655 East Bay
655 E Bay StCharleston, SC 29403
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34 Morris St
34 Morris StCharleston, SC 29403
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Foundry Point
6 Huguenin AveCharleston, SC 29403
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Bee Street
40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
13 Norman St
CharlestonSC29403
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8 Hagood Ave, Unit 8B Hagood ave
8 Hagood AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Cormac
1310 Meeting Street RdCharleston, SC 29405
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Caroline
99 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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25 Kennedy St, Unit C
25 Kennedy StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Jasper
310 Broad StCharleston, SC 29401
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Atlantic on Romney
55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
72 America St
CharlestonSC29403
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Williams Terrace- Independant Senior Living
22 Laurens StCharleston, SC 29401
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The Abbey
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
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23-25 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
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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 | $2,245 | $1,028 | $4,273 |
| Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,843 | $1,490 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,902 | $1,369 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,348 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $1,169 | $1,850 |
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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 Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. The Rumney has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
| The Rumney | 06 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,649 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,665 |
| 655 East Bay | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| The Porter | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,724 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Tobin | Studio,1BA | $1,746 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,796 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, SC
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charleston area is the $2.83 price per square foot 175 Wentworth St Model at 175 Wentworth St, Unit B in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Downtown Charleston apartment is the 15 Sires St Model at 15 Sires St starting at $2,800 with a $2.80 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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| 175 Wentworth St, Unit B | 175 Wentworth St | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| 15 Sires St | 15 Sires St | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| 129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston | 129 Congress St | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 8 Hagood Ave, Unit 8B Hagood ave | 8 Hagood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 34 Morris St | 34 Morris St | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 511 Meeting | 1R | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
| The Porter | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.85 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Tobin | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Charleston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Charleston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Charleston is at Archer School Apartments listed at $1,028.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartment is $1,490 at Archer School Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Charleston is starting from $1,778 at Archer School Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bridgeview Village and starts from $3,904.
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