Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (23 Rentals)

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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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North Central, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,479. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,479
The PorterS3Studio,1BA$1,724
Element 29A02Studio,1BA$1,725
Meeting Street LoftsCapaStudio,1BA$1,766

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, SC

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $2.48 price per square foot 223 Meeting St Model at 223 Meeting St in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 335 King St starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
223 Meeting St223 Meeting St3BR,2BA$2.48
335 King St2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.67
187 Coming St, Unit A187 Coming St3BR,1BA$2.52
119 Smith St, Unit 4119 Smith St2BR,1BA$1.95
107 Hanover St, Unit A107 Hanover St2BR,2BA$2.78
129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston129 Congress St3BR,1BA$2.33
1000 King Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.18
400 MeetingBeresford2BR,2BA$2.75
The MerchantHarbor1BR,1BA$2.56
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central, Charleston, SC

Ranked #26

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
North Central, Charleston, SC

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Getting Around the North Central Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central?

The cheapest apartment in North Central is Archer School Apartments which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in North Central costs $3,319.

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 122 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 $888 which is $2,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

Written by: Vicki Shivers

Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.