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property at 5343 Tidewater Dr

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 17

5343 Tidewater Dr

North CharlestonSC29420

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property at 4040 Cedars Pkwy

$1,475

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$1,475
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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4040 Cedars Pkwy

North CharlestonSC29420
property at 4060 Cedars Pkwy

$1,525

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$1,525
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4060 Cedars Pkwy

North CharlestonSC29420

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property at 700 Daniel Ellis Dr

$1,575

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$1,575
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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 9105

700 Daniel Ellis Dr
CharlestonSC29412

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property at 4062 Cedars Pkwy

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4062 Cedars Pkwy

North CharlestonSC29420

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property at 2039 Rondo St

$1,650

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2039 Rondo St

CharlestonSC29414
property at 1839 Elsey Dr

$1,750

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1839 Elsey Dr

CharlestonSC29407

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Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, SC

Pricing Updated: 08/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, SC area range in price from $896 to $23,000 with an overall median price of $2,191. The three Charleston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Reserve at $1,447, Otranto at $1,475, and Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation at $1,502. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charleston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
The Reserve$1,447$1,000127
Otranto$1,475$1,000148
Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation$1,502$1,00099
Wentworth Hall$1,523$1,000228
Red Oak$1,535$1,000245
Bradford Bend at Longleaf$1,555$1,000172
Elms of Charleston$1,585$1,100152
North Charleston Outside Mark Clark$1,615$1,065250
Heathwood Old Towne$1,629$95177
Brickhope Villages$1,659$1,18776

Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Peppertree Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $840. Creekside At Noisette Apartments 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
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$840
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Grandview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,008
Ivey Creek ApartmentsBerkeley1BR,1BA$1,025
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1BA$1,076
The Teale Navy YardAStudio,1BA$1,099
19 Hampden Ct3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.32 price per square foot Rosemary Model at Covey Homes Wescott in the in the Summerville neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 19 Hampden Ct starting at $1,099 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the North Central 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.
Covey Homes WescottRosemary3BR,2.5BA$1.32
19 Hampden Ct3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.85
KRC Chester Place2 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
Waverly PlaceThe Crossing – B22BR,2BA$1.28
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
KRC Edgetwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.10

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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 971 Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC with pricing that ranges from $896 to $23,000. There are also 388 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston ranging from $900 to $13,500.

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 $900 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,015.

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 $1,300 to $23,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,390 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,209.

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