Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer North Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $300 (168 Rentals)

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Phoenix Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Apartments

3829 St Johns AveCharleston, SC 29405
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Califf Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Califf Apartments

5411-5415 Califf RdCharleston, SC 29406
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1441 Remount Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1441 Remount Rd

1441 Remount RdCharleston, SC 29406
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1251 Sumner Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1251 Sumner Ave

1251 Sumner AveCharleston, SC 29406
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North Corner Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Corner Pointe

3360 Apache StCharleston, SC 29405
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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146 Mellard Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

146 Mellard Dr
Goose CreekSC29445
property at 5343 Tidewater Dr

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5343 Tidewater Dr

North CharlestonSC29420

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Outer North Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer North Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer 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 Outer North Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$975
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Dwell at Greenridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$995
Marrington Village1x1s1BR,1BA$1,000
Clement Crossing ApartmentsHarmony1BR,1BA$1,025
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1BA$1,076

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North Charleston, SC

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer North Charleston area is the $1.22 price per square foot Aisle Model at Creekside Farms in the in the Bradford Bend at Longleaf neighborhood starting from $2,348. The second greatest value Outer North Charleston apartment is the Concord Model at Highland Townhomes starting at $2,057 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer North Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekside FarmsAisle4BR,2.5BA$1.22
Highland TownhomesConcord3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Crowfield Greene2 Bedroom w/Great Room2BR,2BA$0.92
The Alden TownesOak2BR,1.5BA$1.30
KRC NorthlakeTwo Bedroom, One and Half Bath (BTH)2BR,1.5BA$1.16
KRC Wedgewood2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
KRC Edgetwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26

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Outer North Charleston, Charleston, SC

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Charleston, South Carolina. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer North Charleston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer North Charleston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer North Charleston is under $1,076.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer North Charleston is Icon @ Park Circle which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Outer North Charleston costs $2,899.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer 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 81 regular apartments in Outer 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 Outer North Charleston?

Cheap apartments in Outer North Charleston have an average cost of $166 which is $2,733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer North Charleston.

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