
Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC (396 Rentals)


Society at Laurens

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10 WestEdge

Foundry Point

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Morrison Yard

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Atlantic on Romney

Hoffler Place

The Merchant

Element 29
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Summit Place

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The Guild

Madison Station

The Porter

655 East Bay

The Rumney

Caroline

The Charleigh

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35 Folly Apartments

930 NoMo

511 Meeting

Bee Street

The Jasper

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Cormac

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19 Hampden Ct, Unit A

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21 Hester St, Unit 1

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7 Kyle Pl, Unit A
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173 Rutledge Ave, Unit G

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159 Alexander St, Unit 159 Alexander Apt. B

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43 Rose Ln, Unit A

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63 Grove St, Unit UnitB

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16 Reid St

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123 Coming St, Unit C

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119 Smith St

61 Cooper St

19 Line St

348 Ashley Ave, Unit 348 Ashley Ave A
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48 America St, Unit A

68 South St

13 Elizabeth St

350 King St, Unit 204

2223 Odessa St

6 Trapman St, Unit C

7 Chadwick Dr

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12 Humphrey Ct, Unit SI ID1604240P

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10 Humphrey Ct, Unit SI ID1604238P

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10 Humphrey Ct, Unit SI ID1604237P
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East Central, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Studio Apartments | $2,282 | $1,085 | $4,497 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,860 | $1,155 | $9,385 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,969 | $1,377 | $10,000+ |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,600 | $1,309 | $10,000+ |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $1,209 | $4,500 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in East Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,944 | $1,725 | $5,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,595 | $1,795 | $7,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,961 | $3,200 | $7,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Central, Charleston, SC
Ranked #16
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Central, Charleston, SC
Sanders-Clyde Elementary School
James Simons Montessori School
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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 4.0 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, September 11, 2026, there are currently 396 available East Central apartments priced from $1,085 to $14,575, with an average monthly rent of $3,308.
How much are Studio apartments in East Central?
There are currently 120 Studio Apartments in East Central with rent ranges from $1,085 to $4,497 with an average price of $2,282.
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 $2,860.
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 $3,969.
How expensive are East Central Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 58 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Central on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,309 to $14,575 - averaging $6,600 for the location.
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