
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,665 (8 Rentals)


57 Carolina St, Unit B

Meeting Street Lofts

511 Meeting
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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 | $2,380 | $1,565 | $4,354 |
East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $1,665 | $10,000+ |
East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,185 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,009 | $1,430 | $10,000+ |
East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $1,280 | $6,000 |
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Getting Around the East Central Neighborhood in Charleston, SC
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central is under $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is 35 Folly Apartments which is listed at $1,721, while the average apartment in East Central costs $3,305.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central?
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 148 regular apartments in East Central 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 East Central?
Cheap apartments in East Central have an average cost of $1,095 which is $2,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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