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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,549 | $1,850 | $4,278 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,441 | $1,600 | $9,385 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,903 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,398 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $1,180 | $7,000 |
There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
See all Apartments in CharlestonThe largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown area of Charleston, SC is found at The Charles and is listed at 2,541 square feet priced from $15,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charles | 2BR Townhome | 2,541 Sq Ft | $15,000 |
| Society at Laurens | B19 | 1,644 Sq Ft | $6,950 |
| The Guild | 2F | 1,495 Sq Ft | $8,675 |
| The Charleigh | B2I | 1,472 Sq Ft | $3,562 |
| 511 Meeting | 2D | 1,087 Sq Ft | $2,870 |
| 655 East Bay | B2 | 899 Sq Ft | $2,599 |
| LC Line & Low | 2BR TYPE A | 893 Sq Ft | $3,905 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 882 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
| Summit Place | 2BR/2BA - B2 | 754 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown of Charleston, SC is the B2 Model starting from $2,599 at 655 East Bay. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown is currently $4,903. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 655 East Bay | B2 | $2,599 |
| 511 Meeting | 2D | $2,870 |
| The Charleigh | B2B | $3,331 |
| LC Line & Low | 2BR TYPE A | $3,905 |
| The Guild | 2P-T | $4,360 |
| Society at Laurens | B5 | $5,469 |
| The Charles | 2BR Flat | $6,950 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown is at 655 East Bay listed at $2,599.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is $4,903.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 2,541 square feet unit starting from $15,000 at The Charles.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown is currently 932 sq ft.
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