Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (51 Rentals)

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property at 8 Hagood Ave

$1,800

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8 Hagood Ave

CharlestonSC29403
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,801 - $3,256
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$1,801 - $3,256
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Atlantic on Romney
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$2,043 - $3,813
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Atlantic on Romney

55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 650 Cornell St

$2,050

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$2,050
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$2,050

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650 Cornell St, Unit 59D, Unit 59D

650 Cornell St
CharlestonSC29407
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10 WestEdge
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$2,079 - $7,282
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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Guild
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$2,080 - $9,535
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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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688 King St, Unit A, Unit A
$2,100
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688 King St, Unit A, Unit A

688 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 29 Kennedy St

$2,300 - $4,300

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Available Jul 1

29 Kennedy St

CharlestonSC29403
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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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Bee Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bee Street

40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 995 King St

$2,100

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995 King St

CharlestonSC29403

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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 $1,699. 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$1,699
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800
Meeting Street LoftsTobinStudio,1BA$1,869
Element 29A02Studio,1BA$1,881
Madison StationA11BR,1BA$1,899
Foundry PointA1A1BR,1BA$1,993
35 Folly Apartments35F-R11BR,1BA$2,037
89 Fishburne St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, SC

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.11 price per square foot E7 Model at Hoffler Place in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1000 King Street starting at $2,300 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the West Ashley 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.
Hoffler PlaceE75BR,5BA$1.11
1000 King Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.09
Atlantic on RomneyB42BR,2BA$3.22
8 Hagood Ave, Unit 8A Hagood ave8 Hagood Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
Bridgeview Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.24
CarolineA31BR,1BA$3.20
930 NoMoD11BR,1BA$3.20
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
Madison StationA11BR,1BA$3.09
Element 29A02Studio ,1BA$3.12

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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 $2,050.

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 $3,702.

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 75 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 $964 which is $2,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.