
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,700 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the East Central area of Charleston.


201 Spring St

8 Larnes St

640 Cornell St

180 Line St
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13 Allway St

197 Spring St

1 Cool Blow St

13 Allway St

36 Drake St

313 Meeting St
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2 Dingle St
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66 Smith St

86 Romney St

4 Orrs Ct

33 Pitt St

21 Archdale St
East Central, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Central 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,889 | $2,000 | $6,000 |
East Central 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,637 | $2,300 | $9,500 |
East Central 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,983 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
East Central 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,420 | $3,420 | $3,420 |
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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 Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. 400 Meeting has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,389. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
400 Meeting | Brickyard | 4BR,4BA | $1,389 |
Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,674 |
Element 29 | A03 | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
The Porter | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,731 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, SC
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.90 price per square foot Manor Home Model at 655 East Bay in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,903. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 244 Calhoun St Model at 244 Calhoun St, Unit Apt C starting at $3,000 with a $2.00 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. |
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655 East Bay | Manor Home | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
244 Calhoun St, Unit Apt C | 244 Calhoun St | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
335 King St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.67 |
Foundry Point | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
1000 King Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
The Rumney | 03 | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
35 Folly Apartments | 35F-5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
400 Meeting | Beresford | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
18 Pitt St, Unit A | 18 Pitt St | 1BR,2BA | $2.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Central
What type of rentals are currently available in East Central?
There are currently 292 Apartments for Rent in East Central, SC with pricing that ranges from $999 to $14,495. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Central ranging from $1,700 to $14,500.
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 $1,700 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,850.
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 $1,430 to $14,495, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.
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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