Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Moreland Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (52 Rentals)

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119 Smith St, Unit 3
$1,500
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119 Smith St, Unit 3

119 Smith StCharleston, SC 29403
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,878 - $3,211
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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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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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Bee Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bee Street

40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
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1000 King Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 King Street

1000 King 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 1 Bed unit found at Palmetto Square priced from $1,215. 1523 Gardenia Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Moreland apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palmetto Square6190A1 1BR,1BA$1,215
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$1,400
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA1 AFF 801BR,1BA$1,432
Laurel, A CollectiveS4.AStudio,1BA$1,673
89 Fishburne St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
35 Folly Apartments35F-R11BR,1BA$2,061
Avalon at James IslandS1Studio,1BA$2,072
Atlantic on RomneyS1Studio,1BA$2,073
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2,085
930 NoMoD11BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Moreland, SC

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Moreland area is the $1.32 price per square foot D3 Model at Hoffler Place in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Moreland apartment is the B2 Model at Caroline starting at $3,156 with a $3.00 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.
Hoffler PlaceD34BR,4BA$1.32
CarolineB22BR,2BA$3.00
21 Hester St2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.25
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.85
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.08
Element 29A91BR,1BA$3.31
930 NoMoD11BR,1BA$3.20
Palmetto Square6190A1 1BR,1BA$1.87
Avalon at James IslandS4Studio ,1BA$3.33
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$2.80

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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 $2,099.

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 $3,470.

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 25 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 $652 which is $2,818 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Moreland.

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