Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (23 Rentals)

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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403

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Hampton West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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East Central, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,479. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,479
The PorterS3Studio,1BA$1,724
Element 29A02Studio,1BA$1,725
CarolineS1Studio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, SC

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $2.48 price per square foot 223 Meeting St Model at 223 Meeting St in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 335 King St starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
223 Meeting St223 Meeting St3BR,2BA$2.48
335 King St2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.67
119 Smith St, Unit 4119 Smith St2BR,1BA$1.95
107 Hanover St, Unit A107 Hanover St2BR,2BA$3.00
129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston129 Congress St3BR,1BA$2.33
1000 King Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.18
400 MeetingBeresford2BR,2BA$2.75
35 Folly Apartments35F-21BR,1BA$2.89
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
Element 29A03Studio ,1BA$3.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Central, Charleston, SC

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including East Central, Charleston, and the greater Charleston area. 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 proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Central is at Archer School Apartments listed at $1,028.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Central Apartment is $1,490 at Archer School Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Central is starting from $1,778 at Archer School Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1000 King Street and starts from $2,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

Written by: Vicki Shivers

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.