Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elms of Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (32 Rentals)

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Broadstone Ingleside
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$1,567 - $2,394
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Broadstone Ingleside

8400 Palmetto Commerce PkyLadson, SC 29456
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Jamison Park
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Jamison Park

2245 Greenridge RdNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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North Bluff Apartments
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North Bluff Apartments

7925 Saint Ives RdNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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8483 Yadkin Cir

North CharlestonSC29406

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Elms of Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elms of Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elms of Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Square priced from $1,100. Magnolia Branch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,113. Here are the most affordable Elms of Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Square1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,100
Magnolia Branch1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Ivy Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,132
Ellevate St. IvesA2 - A1BR,1BA$1,248
Palmetto GroveA21BR,1BA$1,272
Mosby InglesideA11BR,1BA$1,314
Alta ShoresThe Sullivan1BR,1BA$1,331
Atlantic PalmsA11BR,1BA$1,385
Sage at InglesideA21BR,1BA$1,400
Cypress RiverSweet Grass1BR,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elms of Charleston, SC

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elms of Charleston area is the $1.51 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Hallmark at Timberlake in the in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood starting from $1,664. The second greatest value Elms of Charleston apartment is the ARCHDALE Model at Jamison Park starting at $1,423 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elms of Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hallmark at Timberlake3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.51
Jamison ParkARCHDALE2BR,2BA$1.42
Brandywine TownhomesThe Dogwood2BR,2BA$1.53
Palmetto ExchangeThe Edisto with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Ivy Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Atlantic PalmsA11BR,1BA$1.77
Alta ShoresThe Sullivan1BR,1BA$1.75
Magnolia Branch1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Palmetto GroveA11BR,1BA$1.80
Arbor Square1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elms of Charleston Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elms of Charleston?

The cheapest apartment in Elms of Charleston is Arbor Square which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Elms of Charleston costs $1,588.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elms of Charleston?

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 39 regular apartments in Elms of Charleston 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 Elms of Charleston?

Cheap apartments in Elms of Charleston have an average cost of $437 which is $1,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elms of Charleston.

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