Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Moreland Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (26 Rentals)

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45 Sycamore Ave

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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, 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 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Square

1551 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407

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 The Jaunt priced from $1,336. Palmetto Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,340. Here are the most affordable Moreland apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,336
Palmetto Square6190A3P - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,340
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA1a AFF 1201BR,1BA$1,625
The MerchantAnsonStudio,1BA$1,635
West Ashley Heights2AR2BR,1BA$1,675
Meeting Street LoftsCapaStudio,1BA$1,839
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$1,930
Element 29A51BR,1BA$1,953
511 Meeting1D1BR,1BA$1,960
Madison StationA11BR,1BA$2,026

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Moreland, SC

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Moreland area is the $2.64 price per square foot 175 Wentworth St Model at 175 Wentworth St, Unit B in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Moreland apartment is the Sawgrass Model at Sawgrass Apartments starting at $2,196 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the James Island 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.
175 Wentworth St, Unit B175 Wentworth St2BR,2BA$2.64
Sawgrass ApartmentsSawgrass2BR,2BA$2.00
West Ashley Heights2AR2BR,1.5BA$1.56
35 Folly Apartments35F-92BR,2BA$2.78
James Towne Village2Bd 1bth Renovated2BR,2BA$2.15
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.79
Palmetto Square6190A3P - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.79
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.63
Element 29A101BR,1BA$2.93
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Moreland, Charleston, SC

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC 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

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 $2,026.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Moreland?

The cheapest apartment in Moreland is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,336, while the average apartment in Moreland costs $2,999.

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 87 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 $1,002 which is $1,997 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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