1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC (50 Rentals)

Society at Laurens

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511 Meeting

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,524 | $1,750 | $3,873 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $1,800 | $8,190 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,545 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,894 | $1,430 | $10,000+ |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $1,280 | $1,909 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Largest Available Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown area of Charleston, SC is found at The Guild and is listed at 1,138 square feet priced from $5,385. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Guild | 1Q | 1,138 Sq Ft | $5,385 |
Society at Laurens | A22 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $5,382 |
511 Meeting | 1D | 723 Sq Ft | $2,080 |
Sky Garden Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 555 Sq Ft | $3,244 |
Summit Place | 1BR/1BA - A1 | 500 Sq Ft | $2,560 |
Hoffler Place | A1 | 378 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 $2,080 at 511 Meeting. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown is currently $3,750. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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511 Meeting | 1D | $2,080 |
Society at Laurens | A7 | $3,475 |
The Guild | 1E | $5,375 |
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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 $2,080.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is $3,750.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 1,138 square feet unit starting from $5,385 at The Guild.
What is the average size for Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown is currently 793 sq ft.
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