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| 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 |
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Spring Into Elevated Downtown Living! Enjoy up to 1 month free! Limited April availability at Meeting Street Lofts *Restrictions ApplyExpires 04-24-2026
Lease Today and Receive 4 Weeks FREE on 1 bedrooms and 8 Weeks FREE on studios and 2 bedrooms! *Call for additional specials.Expires 04-24-2026
Get 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by April 30th. Look and lease within 48 hours and well waive your application fee. Call our office today to check availability and lock in your apartment for the summer!Expires 04-24-2026
As a preferred employer, we are pleased to offer 50% off admin fees. Please inquire with our leasing staff if you are eligible for this discount. Terms and conditions apply.Expires 04-24-2026
For a limited time, enjoy $1,000 off when you apply by 3/31! See leasing consultant for details. Offer valid on select units and for new residents only. Subject to change at any time. Lease terms and conditions apply.Expires 04-24-2026
Now Offering Up to TWO Months Free Base Rent on Select Floor Plans!Expires 04-24-2026
LIMITED TIME OFFER - Now offering Up to $3,000 Off Your Rent! Contact the Office for More Details!Expires 04-24-2026
Limited Time Specials - Enjoy Up To $1,699 Off Your Rent *Restrictions Apply. On Select Units. Call for DetailsExpires 04-24-2026
Limited Time Offer - Enjoy Up To $4,500 In FREE Rent! Restrictions Apply. Contact the Office for More Details.Expires 04-24-2026
Apply and move in by May 31st, 2026, to enjoy $1,000 OFF your rent in June on apartment #05-104! *Terms and conditions may apply. Contact us for full offer details and to schedule your personalized tour TODAY!Expires 04-24-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Charleston, SC. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
APRIL-AUGUST MOVE INS GET 1 MONTH FREE. FREE ONSITE PARKING for residents. No hidden fees. Call or email for more detailsExpires 08-31-2026
2 Months free if you move in by 6.30.26! Term restrictions apply. Chance to win 1 Year Free Rent, Seabreeze Boat Membership & Harbor Club Palmer Membership contact leasing office for details!Expires 06-30-2026
LIMITED TIME OFFER - Now offering Up to $3,000 Off Your Rent! Contact the Office for More Details!Expires 04-24-2026
Limited Time Specials - Enjoy Up To $1,699 Off Your Rent *Restrictions Apply. On Select Units. Call for DetailsExpires 04-24-2026
Limited Time Offer - Enjoy Up To $4,500 In FREE Rent! Restrictions Apply. Contact the Office for More Details.Expires 04-24-2026
Apply and move in by May 31st, 2026, to enjoy $1,000 OFF your rent in June on apartment #05-104! *Terms and conditions may apply. Contact us for full offer details and to schedule your personalized tour TODAY!Expires 04-24-2026
LIMITED TIME OFFER! RECEIVE UP TO TWO MONTHS FREE BASE RENT ON SELECT APARTMENT HOMES! *Conditions Apply. Call the Leasing Office for Details.Expires 04-24-2026
Enjoy Up To $1,749 In Free Rent on 12-15 Month Lease Terms *Restrictions apply. Select Units Only. Contact the Office for More Details.Expires 04-24-2026
Receive Up to FOUR WEEKS FREE Base Rent! Move-in by 5/10. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded.Expires 04-24-2026
Limited Time Offer - Enjoy Up To $2,500 Of FREE Rent! *Restrictions Apply. On Select Units.Expires 04-24-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Charleston is at Meeting Street Lofts listed at $1,439.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Charleston is $3,871.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Charleston is a 2,739 square feet unit starting from $2,925 at Society at Laurens.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Charleston is currently at 494 sq ft.
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