Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer North Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $300 (200 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
Student Housing
property at 2945 Dove Haven Ct

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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2945 Dove Haven Ct

CharlestonSC29414
property at 2162 Bees Ferry Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2162 Bees Ferry Rd

CharlestonSC29414

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property at 6011 Wedgewood Dr

$800

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6011 Wedgewood Dr

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property at 146 Mellard Dr

$850

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$850

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146 Mellard Dr, Unit 1

146 Mellard Dr
Goose CreekSC29445

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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 Creekside At Noisette Apartments priced from $975. Forest Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Outer North Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Marrington Village1x1s1BR,1BA$1,000
Vivo Living SummervilleSB - Studio BStudio,1BA$1,015
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Dwell at Greenridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1,065
Clement Crossing ApartmentsPalmetto1BR,1BA$1,065
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1BA$1,076

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer North Charleston, SC

As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer 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 $2,035. The second greatest value Outer North Charleston apartment is the Magnolia Model at The Alden Townes starting at $1,639 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Elms of Charleston 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.
Highland TownhomesConcord3BR,2.5BA$1.27
The Alden TownesMagnolia2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Lakewood Lodge2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Oak Hollow3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
KRC Chester Place2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
KRC NorthlakeTwo Bedroom, One and Half Bath (BTH)2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
KRC Edgetwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26

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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Outer North Charleston, Charleston, SC

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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 Creekside At Noisette Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Outer North Charleston costs $2,994.

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 63 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 $180 which is $2,814 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer North Charleston.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Robin Stewart

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

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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