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Archer School Apartments
226 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,085 (17 Rentals)
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23 Nassau St
CharlestonSC29403
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$1,699 - $5,999Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
655 East Bay
655 E Bay StCharleston, SC 29403
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3 Woolfe St, Unit B
3 Woolfe StCharleston, SC 29403
63 Reid St
CharlestonSC29403
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19 Hampden Ct, Unit A
19 Hampden CtCharleston, SC 29403
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$2,235 - $10,465Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
LC Line & Low
40 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
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$2,388 - $16,254Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Charleigh
441 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
139 Alexander St
CharlestonSC29403
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The Guild
128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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48 America St, Unit A
48 America St
CharlestonSC29403
58 America St
CharlestonSC29403
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19 Hampden Ct
19 Hampden CtCharleston, SC 29403
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23L
23-25 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
45 Drake St
CharlestonSC29403
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22 Cooper St
CharlestonSC29403
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196 Nassau St
196 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
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East Side, Charleston, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Studio Apartments | $2,656 | $1,085 | $4,560 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $1,155 | $9,385 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,464 | $1,377 | $10,000+ |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,625 | $1,455 | $5,999 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $1,265 | $4,500 |
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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 LC Line & Low priced from $2,235. The Charleigh has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,388. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC Line & Low | STUDIO TYPE A | Studio,1BA | $2,235 |
| The Charleigh | S1B | Studio,1BA | $2,388 |
| The Guild | SK | Studio,1BA | $3,582 |
| 655 East Bay | Manor Home | 3BR,2BA | $5,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, SC
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $2.13 price per square foot Manor Home Model at 655 East Bay in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $5,499. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 159 Alexander St Model at 159 Alexander St, Unit 159 Alexander Apt. B starting at $4,500 with a $2.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 655 East Bay | Manor Home | 3BR,2BA | $2.13 |
| 159 Alexander St, Unit 159 Alexander Apt. B | 159 Alexander St | 4BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 16 Reid St | 16 Reid St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
| 19 Hampden Ct, Unit A | 19 Hampden Ct | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Guild | SI | Studio ,1BA | $6.68 |
| LC Line & Low | A | 2BR,2BA | $7.84 |
| The Charleigh | S1B | Studio ,1BA | $4.15 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $4.31 |
| Summit Place | 2BR/2BA - B1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side is under $5,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?
The cheapest apartment in East Side is The Charleigh which is listed at $2,567, while the average apartment in East Side costs $3,012.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?
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 24 regular apartments in East Side 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 Side?
Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $587 which is $2,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.
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