
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $300 (267 Rentals)
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Seven Farms

2451 Castlereagh Rd

1826 Leland St

Shady Grove Apartments - Senior Living

Forest Cove Apartments

Ivey Creek Apartments

Pebble Creek Apartments

Archer School Apartments

Haven on Henry
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Magnolia Downs

Sedgefield Apartments

Ashley Oaks

Ivy Ridge Apartments

Bradley Square Apartments

The Magnolia by Trion Living

Spanish Oaks

1800 Ashley West Apartments

Palmetto Square

The Jaunt
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West Wind

Palmetto Grove

MAA Westchase

The Riverview

Atlantic Palms

1523 Gardenia Rd

Middleton Cove

Boltons Landing

Sabal Palms

Village Square
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Preserve at Essex Farms

Oasis at West Ashley

Alston Arms

Ashley River Apartments

Bees Ferry

The Avenues of West Ashley

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Castlewood Townhouses

The Folly Townhomes
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Magnolia 61

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1000 West

Ashley Lakehouse

MAA Cypress Cove

17 South Apartments

The Merchant

Cooper River Farms Phase 2

Founders Yard

Heron Reserve

Channel Family Apartment Homes
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North Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Charleston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,025 | $950 | $4,175 |
| North Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $783 | $10,000+ |
| North Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $960 | $10,000+ |
| North Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| North Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $1,179 | $8,490 |
| North Charleston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $1,150 | $2,899 |
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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 Icon @ Park Circle priced from $975. Creekside At Noisette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable North Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon @ Park Circle | 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Creekside At Noisette Apartments | Creeside 1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Forest Cove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Marrington Village | 1x1s | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Sandover Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Clement Crossing Apartments | Harmony | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
| Waverly Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| North Corner Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, SC
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Charleston area is the $1.27 price per square foot Concord Model at Highland Townhomes in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,033. The second greatest value North Charleston apartment is the 2 Bedroom w/Great Room Model at Crowfield Greene starting at $1,225 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Bradford Bend at Longleaf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Townhomes | Concord | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
| Crowfield Greene | 2 Bedroom w/Great Room | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Lakewood Lodge | 2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Faris Residences Goose Creek | The Classic Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| KRC Wedgewood | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| KRC Northlake | Two Bedroom, One and Half Bath (BTH) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Summerfield Apartments | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Oakridge Townhouses | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Amberwood Townhomes | Salem | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| KRC Edge | two bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
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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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in North Charleston is Icon @ Park Circle which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in North Charleston costs $2,115.
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 231 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 $510 which is $1,605 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Charleston.
Expert Rental Resources
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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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