Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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The Guild
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$2,080 - $9,535
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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196 Nassau St
3 Bedroom Apartments

196 Nassau St

196 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
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23L
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

23L

23-25 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
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19 Reid St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

19 Reid St

19 Reid StCharleston, SC 29403
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72 Amherst St
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

72 Amherst St

72 Amherst StCharleston, SC 29403

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28 Blake St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

28 Blake St

28 Blake StCharleston, SC 29403
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8 Blake St
Studio Apartments

8 Blake St

8 Blake StCharleston, SC 29403
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99 Nassau St
2 Bedroom Apartments

99 Nassau St

99 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
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65 Amherst St
Studio Apartments

65 Amherst St

65 Amherst StCharleston, SC 29403
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17 Amherst St
3 Bedroom Apartments

17 Amherst St

17 Amherst StCharleston, SC 29403
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50 Drake St
Studio Apartments

50 Drake St

50 Drake StCharleston, SC 29403

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125 Alexander St
Studio Apartments

125 Alexander St

125 Alexander StCharleston, SC 29403

East Side, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side 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 $1,699. Here are the most affordable East Side 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$1,699
LC Line & LowSTUDIO TYPE AStudio,1BA$2,130
The CharleighS1CStudio,1BA$2,180
655 East BayA21BR,1BA$2,261

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, SC

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $2.58 price per square foot 17 Hampden Ct Model at 17 Hampden Ct, Unit C in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,835. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 1E Model at The Guild starting at $5,027 with a $6.03 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 Hampden Ct, Unit C17 Hampden Ct2BR,1.5BA$2.58
The Guild1E1BR,1BA$6.03
655 East BayA21BR,1BA$3.02
LC Line & Low1BR TYPE N1BR,1BA$5.59
Sky Garden Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$4.50
The CharleighS1AStudio ,1BA$4.20
Summit Place2BR/2BA - B52BR,2BA$4.12

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Side, Charleston, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side?

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

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

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

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

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

Expert Rental Resources

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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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.