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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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North Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1809 Calvert St Apartments priced from $850. Ellevate St. Ives has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable North Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1809 Calvert St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Ellevate St. IvesA1 - A1BR,1BA$885
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Ivey CreekBerkeley1BR,1BA$990
The Teale Navy YardBStudio,1BA$999
Indigo Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Waverly PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,017
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, SC

As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Charleston area is the $1.31 price per square foot The Collingwood Model at Enclave at West Ashley in the in the Hunt Club neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value North Charleston apartment is the B1 Model at Collins Park starting at $1,625 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enclave at West AshleyThe Collingwood3BR,2BA$1.31
Collins ParkB12BR,1.5BA$1.29
Rosewood Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Vivo Living SummervilleSingle Story Townhome - 2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.34
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Canopy on AshleyB12BR,1.5BA$1.30
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Cedar Bluff2BR12BR,1BA$1.28

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including North Charleston, Charleston, and the greater Charleston area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the North Charleston Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 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 Charleston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Charleston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Charleston is under $1,025.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Charleston is 1809 Calvert St Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in North Charleston costs $2,108.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Charleston?

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 364 regular apartments in North Charleston 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 Charleston?

Cheap apartments in North Charleston have an average cost of $545 which is $1,563 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charleston.

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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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.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.