
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (56 Rentals)
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201 Spring St

199 Spring St

199 Spring St

197 Spring St

201 Spring St

Madison Station

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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley

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Laurel, A Collective

811 Colony Dr, Unit Cool Condo
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480 St Andrews Blvd

201 Spring St

The Jasper

199 Spring St

Meeting Street Lofts

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35 Folly Apartments

115 Drake St

511 Meeting

Cormac

98 Sans Souci St
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Element 29

The Merchant

89 Fishburne St

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Atlantic on Romney

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10 WestEdge

995 King St

Foundry Point

279 Coming St

655 East Bay

Caroline
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6 Trapman St, Unit C

LC Line & Low

21 Carolina St

Williams Terrace- Independant Senior Living

The Abbey

Hampton West

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central

53 Cypress St

18 Line St

640 Cornell St
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Bee Street

1093 King St

1000 King Street

145 Saint Philip St

75 Society St

54 Poplar St

7 Bee St

89 Fishburne St

Cornerstone Apartment Homes

573 Meeting
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North Central, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Studio Apartments | $2,360 | $1,085 | $4,397 |
| North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,049 | $1,155 | $9,385 |
| North Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,126 | $1,377 | $10,000+ |
| North Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,821 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| North Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $1,180 | $6,195 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available North Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central area of Charleston, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at Sky Garden Apartments priced from $1,699. 511 Meeting has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,980. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,699 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,980 |
| Element 29 | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $2,011 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| 930 NoMo | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-R1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,113 |
| 573 Meeting | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| Atlantic on Romney | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,143 |
| 655 East Bay | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,221 |
| LC Line & Low | STUDIO TYPE A | Studio,1BA | $2,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, SC
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central 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 North Central apartment is the Ben Sawyer Model at Meeting Street Lofts starting at $2,644 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffler Place | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.32 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Ben Sawyer | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Caroline | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| The Baker House | 1 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.44 |
| 21 Hester St | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.25 |
| 655 East Bay | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Element 29 | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 930 NoMo | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio D | Studio ,1BA | $3.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Central is under $2,280.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central?
The cheapest apartment in North Central is Element 29 which is listed at $2,011, while the average apartment in North Central costs $4,762.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Central?
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 46 regular apartments in North Central 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 North Central?
Cheap apartments in North Central have an average cost of $814 which is $3,948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central.
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