1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC (48 Rentals)

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369 King St

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The Guild
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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13 Cannon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

13 Cannon St

13 Cannon StCharleston, SC 29403

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119 Ashley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

119 Ashley Ave

119 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29401
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Ansonborough House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ansonborough House

71 Society StCharleston, SC 29401
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360 King St
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360 King St

360 King StCharleston, SC 29401
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66 Cannon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

66 Cannon St

66 Cannon StCharleston, SC 29403
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219 Coming St
1 Bedroom Apartments

219 Coming St

219 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403
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28 Blake St
1 Bedroom Apartments

28 Blake St

28 Blake StCharleston, SC 29403
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15 Pitt St
1 Bedroom Apartments

15 Pitt St

15 Pitt StCharleston, SC 29401

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29 Society St
1 Bedroom Apartments

29 Society St

29 Society StCharleston, SC 29401
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54 Cannon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

54 Cannon St

54 Cannon StCharleston, SC 29403
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64 Lenwood Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

64 Lenwood Blvd

64 Lenwood BlvdCharleston, SC 29401
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4 Ashe St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4 Ashe St

4 Ashe StCharleston, SC 29403
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259 E Bay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

259 E Bay St

259 E Bay StCharleston, SC 29401
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186 Rutledge Ave
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186 Rutledge Ave

186 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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87 Spring St
1 Bedroom Apartments

87 Spring St

87 Spring StCharleston, SC 29403
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6 Felix St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6 Felix St

6 Felix StCharleston, SC 29403
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Grace Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Homes

110 Cooper StCharleston, SC 29403

Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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4 Rutledge Ave
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4 Rutledge Ave

4 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29401
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60 Cannon St
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60 Cannon St

60 Cannon StCharleston, SC 29403
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70 Ashley Ave
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70 Ashley Ave

70 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29401
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56 Cannon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

56 Cannon St

56 Cannon StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Canterbury House
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Canterbury House

165-175 Market StCharleston, SC 29401
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Dockside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dockside

330 Concord StCharleston, SC 29401
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445 Meeting St
1 Bedroom Apartments

445 Meeting St

445 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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89 Warren St
1 Bedroom Apartments

89 Warren St

89 Warren StCharleston, SC 29403
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15 Sires St
1 Bedroom Apartments

15 Sires St

15 Sires StCharleston, SC 29403

Downtown, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown area of Charleston, SC is found at Society at Laurens and is listed at 1,100 square feet priced from $5,382. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Society at LaurensA221,100 Sq Ft$5,382
The Guild1G836 Sq Ft$3,649
511 Meeting1T765 Sq Ft$2,065
Sky Garden Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A555 Sq Ft$3,244
Summit Place1BR/1BA - A1500 Sq Ft$2,560
Hoffler PlaceA1378 Sq Ft$2,889

Cheapest Available Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown of Charleston, SC is the 1D Model starting from $1,950 at 511 Meeting. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown is currently $3,762. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
511 Meeting1D$1,950
The Guild1X-D$2,466
Society at LaurensA7$3,475

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Downtown, Charleston, SC

Ranked #43

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown is at 511 Meeting listed at $1,950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is $3,762.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $5,382 at Society at Laurens.

What is the average size for Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown is currently 755 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

Written by: Vicki Shivers

Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.