Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,300 (21 Rentals)

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property at 7 Bee St

$2,000 - $3,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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7 Bee St

CharlestonSC29403
property at 6 Trapman St

$2,250

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$2,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6 Trapman St, Unit C

6 Trapman St
CharlestonSC29401
property at 11 West St

$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

11 West St, Unit D

11 West St
CharlestonSC29401

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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 Laurel, A Collective priced from $1,673. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurel, A CollectiveS4.AStudio,1BA$1,673
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,699
Meeting Street LoftsTobinStudio,1BA$1,958
89 Fishburne St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
Atlantic on RomneyS1Studio,1BA$2,073

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, SC

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.94 price per square foot Manor Home Model at 655 East Bay in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $5,004. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the Royal Gorge II Model at Meeting Street Lofts starting at $2,784 with a $2.34 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.
655 East BayManor Home3BR,2BA$1.94
Meeting Street LoftsRoyal Gorge II2BR,2BA$2.34
Hoffler PlaceD34BR,4BA$1.32
CarolineB22BR,2BA$3.00
21 Hester St2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.25
CormacA21BR,1BA$2.95
Element 29A101BR,1BA$3.29
930 NoMoD11BR,1BA$3.20
Foundry PointA1B-E1BR,1BA$3.40
7 Hanover St, Unit A7 Hanover St1BR,1BA$3.33

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East Central, Charleston, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Central

What type of rentals are currently available in East Central?

There are currently 304 Apartments for Rent in East Central, SC with pricing that ranges from $1,085 to $14,575. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Central ranging from $1,350 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Central ranges from $1,350 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,880.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Central range from $1,259 to $14,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,895 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,199.

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