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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 | $2,302 | $1,028 | $4,175 |
| Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $1,490 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,999 | $1,369 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,179 | $6,195 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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 $1,948.
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 $3,438.
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 113 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 $951 which is $2,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Charleston.
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