Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Moreland Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (32 Rentals)

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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmetto Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Square

1551 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Sawgrass Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawgrass Apartments

35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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Moreland, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Moreland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Moreland area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. River Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Moreland apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
River Oaks ApartmentsTiny Duplex1BR,1BA$1,150
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,172
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,199
Palmetto Square6190B1R 2BR,1BA$1,475
Meeting Street LoftsDelaware1BR,1BA$1,620
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,627
West Ashley Heights2A2BR,1BA$1,675
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1,715
Element 29A02Studio,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Moreland, SC

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Moreland area is the $2.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 930 Battery Ave in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Moreland apartment is the 2A Model at West Ashley Heights starting at $1,675 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Moreland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
930 Battery Ave3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.00
West Ashley Heights2A2BR,1.5BA$1.56
119 Smith St, Unit 4119 Smith St2BR,1BA$1.95
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston129 Congress St3BR,1BA$2.33
1000 King Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.47
Palmetto Square6190B1R 2BR,1BA$1.84
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$2.14
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1.86
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Moreland, Charleston, SC

Ranked #15

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Charleston, South Carolina. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Moreland Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Moreland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Moreland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Moreland is under $1,725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Moreland?

The cheapest apartment in Moreland is River Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Moreland costs $3,317.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Moreland?

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 64 regular apartments in Moreland 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 Moreland?

Cheap apartments in Moreland have an average cost of $729 which is $2,588 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Moreland.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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