
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Moreland Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,076 (52 Rentals)
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The Jaunt

Spanish Oaks

Palmetto Square

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119 Smith St

Meeting Street Lofts

Madison Station

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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley
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The Merchant

The Porter

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Element 29

The Standard

The Rumney

199 Spring St

The Jasper

154 Smith St
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530 Savannah Hwy

14 Lockwood Dr, Unit 9 K

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3 Apollo Rd

53 Cypress St

1150 5th Ave

1523 Gardenia Rd

867 Colony Dr

197 Spring St

201 Spring St

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874 S Colony Dr

1000 King Street

1093 King St

296 Fleming Rd

262 Fleming Rd

995 King St

145 Saint Philip St

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Moreland, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Moreland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland Studio Apartments | $2,270 | $1,085 | $4,497 |
| Moreland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,681 | $1,076 | $9,385 |
| Moreland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,852 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Moreland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,118 | $1,309 | $10,000+ |
| Moreland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $1,209 | $1,596 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Moreland Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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 Spanish Oaks priced from $1,175. Palmetto Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Moreland apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Palmetto Square | 6190B2R - 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Jaunt | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Roseman | Studio,1BA | $1,523 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,723 |
| The Merchant | Anson | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,841 |
| The Rumney | 01A | 1BR,1BA | $1,849 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Moreland, SC
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Moreland area is the $2.50 price per square foot 123 Coming St Model at 123 Coming St, Unit C in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Moreland apartment is the D3 Model at Hoffler Place starting at $1,596 with a $1.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Coming St, Unit C | 123 Coming St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Hoffler Place | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.41 |
| The Standard | The Wando | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Caroline | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| Palmetto Square | 6190B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| The Rumney | 01A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| The Jaunt | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Spanish Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 119 Smith St | 119 Smith St | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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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 $1,860.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Moreland?
The cheapest apartment in Moreland is Spanish Oaks which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Moreland costs $2,636.
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 26 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 $756 which is $1,880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Moreland.
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