333 King St
CharlestonSC29401
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (6 Rentals)
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511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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$1,850 - $14,575Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Jasper
310 Broad StCharleston, SC 29401
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Downtown, Charleston, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,471 | $1,840 | $2,950 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,447 | $1,800 | $6,825 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,968 | $1,670 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,546 | $1,565 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $1,280 | $6,200 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Charleston, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at Sky Garden Apartments priced from $1,479. 511 Meeting has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,479 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| The Charleigh | S1B | Studio,1BA | $2,037 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, SC
As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $5.18 price per square foot PH1 Model at Society at Laurens in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $9,971. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 223 Meeting St Model at 223 Meeting St starting at $4,400 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society at Laurens | PH1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $5.18 |
| 223 Meeting St | 223 Meeting St | 3BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| 335 King St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.67 |
| 119 Smith St, Unit 4 | 119 Smith St | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 400 Meeting | Beresford | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| The Jasper | Ashley B | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
| The Guild | SF | Studio ,1BA | $5.80 |
| 8 Sires St | Unit A | 2BR,1BA | $5.71 |
| The Charleigh | S1B | Studio ,1BA | $3.54 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio C | Studio ,1BA | $3.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $3,880.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is 511 Meeting which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $4,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 78 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $729 which is $3,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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