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Meeting Street Lofts
601 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Porter
577 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Rumney
695 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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40 Poinsett St, Unit B
40 Poinsett StCharleston, SC 29403
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Bee Street
40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
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655 East Bay
655 E Bay StCharleston, SC 29403
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1000 King Street
1000 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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Element 29
287 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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from $1,830Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28
Bridgeside at Patriots Point
175 Harbor Bridge LnMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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French Quarter, Charleston, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in French Quarter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Quarter Studio Apartments | $2,457 | $1,602 | $4,533 |
| French Quarter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,348 | $1,778 | $10,000+ |
| French Quarter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,209 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
| French Quarter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,083 | $1,430 | $10,000+ |
| French Quarter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $1,280 | $5,750 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the French Quarter Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available French Quarter Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the French Quarter area of Charleston, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at Sky Garden Apartments priced from $1,674. Meeting Street Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,839. Here are the most affordable French Quarter apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,674 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Capa | Studio,1BA | $1,839 |
| 511 Meeting | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Element 29 | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,953 |
| 10 WestEdge | S4 | Studio,1BA | $2,177 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in French Quarter, SC
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the French Quarter area is the $5.29 price per square foot PH6 Model at Society at Laurens in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $14,495. The second greatest value French Quarter apartment is the 175 Wentworth St Model at 175 Wentworth St, Unit B starting at $4,200 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for French Quarter apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Society at Laurens | PH6 | 3BR,2.5BA | $5.29 |
| 175 Wentworth St, Unit B | 175 Wentworth St | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| 511 Meeting | 2F | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Legacy Patriots Point | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.94 |
| Element 29 | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| The Guild | SI | Studio ,1BA | $6.13 |
| Caroline | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Capa | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
| 10 WestEdge | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
| Atlantic on Romney | A1-B | 1BR,1BA | $5.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFrench Quarter, Charleston, SC
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the French Quarter Neighborhood in Charleston, SC
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap French Quarter Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in French Quarter?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in French Quarter is under $2,409.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in French Quarter?
The cheapest apartment in French Quarter is 511 Meeting which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in French Quarter costs $3,470.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in French Quarter?
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 139 regular apartments in French Quarter 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 French Quarter?
Cheap apartments in French Quarter have an average cost of $1,074 which is $2,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in French Quarter.
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