Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Moreland Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (69 Rentals)

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property at 867 Colony Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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867 Colony Dr, Unit 68

867 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407

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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,695 - $2,230

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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45 Sycamore Ave

CharlestonSC29407

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property at 811 Colony Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 Colony Dr, Unit E 71

811 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407
property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 17

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit #1038

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

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45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1011

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1838

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,830 - $3,390
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$1,830 - $3,390

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$1,830 - $3,390
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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688 King St, Unit A
$2,000
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$2,000

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688 King St, Unit A

688 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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Avalon at James Island
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$2,013 - $3,607
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$2,013 - $3,607

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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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Atlantic on Romney
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$2,043 - $3,813
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$2,043 - $3,813

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Atlantic on Romney

55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 650 Cornell St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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650 Cornell St, Unit 59D

650 Cornell St
CharlestonSC29407
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The Guild
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$2,145 - $9,535
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$2,145 - $9,535

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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 424 Howle Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 10

424 Howle Ave, Unit A

424 Howle Ave
CharlestonSC29412
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10 WestEdge
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$2,161 - $7,282
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$2,161 - $7,282

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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403

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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. Palmetto Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here are the most affordable Moreland apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Palmetto Square6190A3 - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,215
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,229
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$1,250
The Rumney021BR,1BA$1,585
Meeting Street LoftsDelaware1BR,1BA$1,701
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800
Element 29A02Studio,1BA$1,871
35 Folly Apartments35F-R11BR,1BA$2,046

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Moreland, SC

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Moreland area is the $1.11 price per square foot E7 Model at Hoffler Place in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Moreland apartment is the B11 Model at Atlantic on Romney starting at $3,463 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the North Central 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.
Hoffler PlaceE75BR,5BA$1.11
Atlantic on RomneyB112BR,2BA$2.99
Sawgrass ApartmentsSawgrass2BR,2BA$1.94
The Baker House1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$2.49
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2.62
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1.64
Palmetto Square6190A1R - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
The Rumney021BR,1BA$2.82
1523 Gardenia RdEnhanced1BR,1BA$2.60

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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!

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 $2,046.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Moreland?

The cheapest apartment in Moreland is Palmetto Square which is listed at $1,215, while the average apartment in Moreland costs $3,504.

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 34 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 $613 which is $2,891 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Moreland.

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