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property at 6011 Wedgewood Dr

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6011 Wedgewood Dr

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property at 5343 Tidewater Dr

$900

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 16

5343 Tidewater Dr

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property at 2945 Dove Haven Ct

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2945 Dove Haven Ct

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 2162 Bees Ferry Rd

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2162 Bees Ferry Rd

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 1106 Marquis Rd

$1,649

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1106 Marquis Rd, Unit B, Unit B

1106 Marquis Rd
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property at 1536 Inland Ave

$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1536 Inland Ave

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Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, SC

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, SC area range in price from $800 to $19,995 with an overall median price of $4,836. The three Charleston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Elms of Charleston at $1,400, Otranto at $850, and Red Oak at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charleston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Elms of Charleston$2,465$1,40015
Otranto$2,527$85023
Red Oak$2,530$1,40010
Wentworth Hall$2,530$1,4009
Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation$2,655$85010
Bradford Bend at Longleaf$2,685$1,50040
College Park$2,735$1,5002
Brickhope Villages$2,742$1,50027
Limehouse Villas$2,757$1,37565
Summerpark Village$2,757$1,35061

Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekside At Noisette Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $975. Clement Crossing Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Clement Crossing ApartmentsPalmetto1BR,1BA$995
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The Retreat at Palm Pointe - SMPThe Carnation1BR,1BA$1,075
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1BA$1,076
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.27 price per square foot Concord Model at Highland Townhomes in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,033. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the Rosemary Model at Covey Homes Wescott starting at $2,099 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Limehouse Villas 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 TownhomesConcord3BR,2.5BA$1.27
Covey Homes WescottRosemary3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Collins ParkC13BR,1.5BA$1.21
Latitude at Wescott2x12BR,1BA$1.30
KRC Wedgewood2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
KRC NorthlakeTwo Bedroom, One and Half Bath (BTH)2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
KRC Edgetwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Torin • 4+ years in Charleston

December 28, 2025

Lived here all 31 years of life and it’s gotten unbearable for actual locals. Too many houses being built for the rich to move here without thought for the locals who do all of the actual work to keep the city working and functional. At 31 I can’t buy a house here on my $50,000 a year salary and I barely afford living since rent is $2,000+ a month for a 2-3 bedroom apartment which is how much I should be paying for a mortgage on a nice 3 bedroom house. Traffic is bad yeah no duh when all we do is build houses for more people to move here on streets that haven’t been updated since the 70s and 80s that’s just common sense! There’s no room for more so stop building apartments that cost tooo much and houses that are out of our budget with homes starting at $500,000 no one wants your cheap construction cookie cutter HOA crap neighborhoods but the wealthy and they are coming from out of state. Build me some brick classic ranch style neighborhoods no HOA and starting rate at $280,000.

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 963 Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC with pricing that ranges from $783 to $23,000. There are also 397 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston ranging from $800 to $19,995.

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 $800 to $19,995 with an average monthly rent of $5,148.

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 $1,259 to $23,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,179.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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