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Madison Station
651 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Meeting Street Lofts
601 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
35 Hanover St
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655 East Bay
655 E Bay StCharleston, SC 29403
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511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Merchant
102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Rumney
695 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Porter
577 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
15 Norman St
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Element 29
287 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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57 Carolina St, Unit B
57 Carolina StCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic on Romney
55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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East Central, Charleston, SC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Studio Apartments | $2,355 | $1,565 | $4,000 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $1,715 | $10,000+ |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,202 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,176 | $1,430 | $10,000+ |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,280 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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 Meeting Street Lofts priced from $1,607. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,674. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Street Lofts | Roseman | Studio,1BA | $1,607 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,674 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,690 |
| The Merchant | Anson | Studio,1BA | $1,690 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, SC
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $3.76 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 145S in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Bridgeview Village starting at $3,750 with a $3.65 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145S | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $3.76 |
| Bridgeview Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.65 |
| Foundry Point | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
| 10 WestEdge | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
| Caroline | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| Atlantic on Romney | A1-B | 1BR,1BA | $5.05 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $3.73 |
| The Merchant | Anson | Studio ,1BA | $4.51 |
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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 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 $1,715, while the average apartment in East Central costs $3,309.
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 151 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 $1,103 which is $2,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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