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Atlantic on Romney
55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,660 (11 Rentals)
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The Merchant
102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
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511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Morrison Yard
838 Morrison DrCharleston, SC 29403
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10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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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 | $2,520 | $1,660 | $4,651 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,440 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,541 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,969 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $1,370 | $1,990 |
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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 $2,360.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is The Merchant which is listed at $1,685, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,560.
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 126 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 $1,122 which is $2,438 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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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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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.