
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (54 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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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 | $2,357 | $1,028 | $4,203 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $1,490 | $9,385 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,091 | $1,399 | $9,885 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,241 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $1,179 | $10,000+ |
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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 $2,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is Archer School Apartments which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in East Central costs $3,692.
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 58 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 $859 which is $2,833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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