Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $300 (277 Rentals)

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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 Ellevate St. Ives priced from $885. Forest Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable North Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ellevate St. IvesA2 - A1BR,1BA$885
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Barony Place Apartments at Horizon VillageThe Fairbourne1BR,1BA$937
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$975
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Dwell at Greenridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$995
Clement Crossing ApartmentsMagnoliaStudio,1BA$995
Marrington Village1x1s1BR,1BA$1,000
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, SC

As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Charleston area is the $1.25 price per square foot Santee Model at Outpost Creek Townhomes in the in the Bradford Bend at Longleaf neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value North Charleston apartment is the 2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Lakewood Lodge starting at $1,359 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation 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.
Outpost Creek TownhomesSantee3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Lakewood Lodge2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Rosewood Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
KRC Wedgewood2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Canopy on AshleyB12BR,1.5BA$1.27
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
KRC Edgetwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Barony Place Apartments at Horizon VillageThe Fairbourne1BR,1BA$1.27

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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!

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 Ellevate St. Ives which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in North Charleston costs $2,295.

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 324 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 $485 which is $1,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charleston.

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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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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