272 Coming St
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Downtown, Charleston, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,814 | $2,400 | $5,000 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,493 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 7 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 $1,674. The Merchant has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,680. 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 | $1,674 |
| The Merchant | Chalmers | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio K | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, SC
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $5.29 price per square foot PH6 Model at Society at Laurens in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $14,495. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the PH Model at Legacy Patriots Point starting at $15,000 with a $6.96 price per square foot in the East Side 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 | PH6 | 3BR,2.5BA | $5.29 |
| Legacy Patriots Point | PH | 2BR,2.5BA | $6.96 |
| 145S | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $3.76 |
| The Guild | 2P-T | 2BR,2BA | $5.28 |
| Morrison Yard | The Morrison | 1BR,1BA | $6.67 |
| The Merchant | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 10 WestEdge | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio E | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
| Atlantic on Romney | A1-B | 1BR,1BA | $5.05 |
| Summit Place | Studio - S1 | Studio ,1BA | $6.73 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?
There are currently 212 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, SC with pricing that ranges from $1,280 to $15,056. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,500 to $10,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,500 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,017.
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