Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,550 (13 Rentals)

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property at 199 Spring St
$1,550
1 Bedroom Rentals
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199 Spring St

CharlestonSC29403
property at 201 Spring St
$1,550 - $3,000
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201 Spring St

CharlestonSC29403
property at 6 Trapman St
$1,800

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6 Trapman St, Unit C

6 Trapman St
CharlestonSC29401

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Cheapest Available Downtown Charleston Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Downtown Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed home found at 199 Spring St priced from $1,550. 61 Cooper St has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $3,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charleston homes for rent in Charleston, SC:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
199 Spring St199 Spring St1BR, 1BA$1,550
61 Cooper St61 Cooper St2BR, 1BA$3,000
34 Mary St34 Mary St3BR, 1BA$3,145
52 Congress St52 Congress St2BR, 2BA$3,350
96 Nassau St96 Nassau St3BR, 3BA$3,945

Best Value Homes for Rent in Downtown Charleston, SC

As of September 20, 2026 the best value rental home in the Downtown Charleston area is the $2.56 price per square foot 19 Line St Model at 19 Line St in the North Central neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Downtown Charleston rental home is the 96 Nassau St Model at 96 Nassau St in the North Central neighborhood starting at $3,945 with a $2.47 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Charleston homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Line St19 Line St3BR, 3.5BA$2.56
96 Nassau St96 Nassau St3BR, 3BA$2.47
68 South St68 South St4BR, 2BA$2.56
34 Mary St34 Mary St3BR, 1BA$2.42
48 America St, Unit A48 America St3BR, 1BA$2.17
61 Cooper St61 Cooper St2BR, 1BA$2.70
13 Elizabeth St13 Elizabeth St1BR, 1BA$2.73
61 Cooper St61 Cooper St2BR, 1BA$2.73
199 Spring St199 Spring St1BR, 1BA$1.43
6 Trapman St, Unit C6 Trapman St1BR, 1BA$3.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Charleston

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Charleston?

There are currently 334 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, SC with pricing that ranges from $1,085 to $23,000. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Charleston ranging from $1,550 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Charleston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Charleston ranges from $1,550 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,519.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Charleston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Charleston range from $1,455 to $23,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,265.

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