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4718 Bayfield Dr

North CharlestonSC29418

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525 Stinson Dr

CharlestonSC29407

Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, SC

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, SC area range in price from $684 to $15,945 with an overall median price of $3,700. The three Charleston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ardmore Sherwood Forest at $684, The Reserve at $898, and Otranto at $898. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charleston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ardmore Sherwood Forest$1,742$68489
The Reserve$1,750$89896
Otranto$1,861$898127
Red Oak$1,877$898257
Wentworth Hall$1,877$898240
Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation$1,915$1,025109
Elms of Charleston$1,929$898164
Limehouse Villas$1,999$1,133348
North Charleston Outside Mark Clark$2,057$898421
Summerpark Village$2,065$1,050464

Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1809 Calvert St Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $850. North Corner Pointe in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1809 Calvert St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Willow LakeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Johns Place ApartmentsLil John1BR,1BA$1,000
Indigo Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1BA$1,010
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Ashley OaksThe Plantation3BR,2BA$1,025
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.39 price per square foot Marion Model at Highland Townhomes in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the B1 Model at Canopy on Ashley starting at $1,495 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the North Charleston Outside Mark Clark neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland TownhomesMarion4BR,3.5BA$1.39
Canopy on AshleyB12BR,1.5BA$1.36
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Castlewood TownhousesGarden Apartment2BR,1BA$1.32
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Donaree VillageASHLEY1BR,1BA$1.38
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Palmetto Creek Townhomes1A1BR,1.5BA$1.39
Village SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39

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Vicki • 4+ years in Charleston

February 25, 2025

Charleston is a great place to live and work. It's a beautiful coastal area with lots of things to see and do. The downside to living in Charleston is the traffic! The combination of locals and tourists on the roads make it almost impossible to get around. It's also a bit pricey to live in the Holy City...but the charm, views, laid back lifestyle, and Southern hospitality cannot be beat!

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston

What type of rentals are currently available in Charleston?

There are currently 938 Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC with pricing that ranges from $684 to $15,925. There are also 399 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston ranging from $1,000 to $12,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charleston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charleston ranges from $1,000 to $12,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,992.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charleston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charleston range from $1,225 to $15,925, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

Written by: Vicki Shivers

Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.