Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC (392 Rentals)

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10 WestEdge
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$2,177 - $7,283
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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic on Romney
$2,073 - $4,203
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Atlantic on Romney

55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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Summit Place
$1,210 - $2,150
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$1,210 - $2,150
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Summit Place

530 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Guild
$2,376 - $9,535
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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,850 - $3,210
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$1,850 - $3,210
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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16 Reid St
$3,299
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$3,299
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16 Reid St

16 Reid StCharleston, SC 29403
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787 Meeting St, Unit B
$3,100
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787 Meeting St, Unit B

787 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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119 Smith St, Unit 3
$1,500
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119 Smith St, Unit 3

119 Smith StCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 83 Cooper St

$5,500

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83 Cooper St

CharlestonSC29403
property at 48 America St

$2,600

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$2,600
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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48 America St, Unit A

48 America St
CharlestonSC29403
property at 13 Elizabeth St

$3,000 - $4,250

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13 Elizabeth St

CharlestonSC29403
property at 350 King St

$2,500

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$2,500
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350 King St, Unit 204

350 King St
CharlestonSC29401
property at 11 West St

$2,300

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$2,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 West St, Unit D

11 West St
CharlestonSC29401

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property at 6 Trapman St

$2,250

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$2,250
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6 Trapman St, Unit C

6 Trapman St
CharlestonSC29401
property at 811 Colony Dr

$1,800

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$1,800
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 Colony Dr, Unit Cool Condo

811 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407

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East Central, Charleston, SC

Ranked #20

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Charleston, SC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with young children? this residential area has a reputation as a good neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the best-regarded education opportunities available.

Luxury Living Rating

East Central is amongst the finest upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about East Central

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the East Central area of Charleston, SC?

As of today, July 28, 2026, there are currently 392 available East Central apartments priced from $1,085 to $14,575, with an average monthly rent of $3,321.

How much are Studio apartments in East Central?

There are currently 121 Studio Apartments in East Central with rent ranges from $1,085 to $4,560 with an average price of $2,383.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Central Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Central ranges from $1,155 to $9,385 with an average monthly rent of $2,940.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East Central cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Central range from $1,377 to $10,465. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,009.

How expensive are East Central Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 57 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Central on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,259 to $14,575 - averaging $6,387 for the location.

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