Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port Of Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403

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Port Of Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Port Of Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Port Of Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Meeting Street Lofts priced from $1,600. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,674. Here are the most affordable Port Of Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meeting Street LoftsRosemanStudio,1BA$1,600
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,674
The MerchantAnsonStudio,1BA$1,685
511 MeetingStudio KStudio,1BA$1,730
Atlantic on RomneyS1Studio,1BA$1,805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Of Charleston, SC

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Port Of Charleston area is the $2.99 price per square foot 2A Model at 511 Meeting in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $3,075. The second greatest value Port Of Charleston apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Bridgeview Village starting at $3,750 with a $3.65 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port Of Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
511 Meeting2A2BR,2BA$2.99
Bridgeview Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.65
The Guild2P-T2BR,2BA$5.19
Morrison YardThe Morrison1BR,1BA$6.67
257 Coming St, Unit C257 Coming St1BR,1BA$2.78
Element 29A101BR,1BA$2.93
Atlantic on RomneyA1-B1BR,1BA$5.05
The MerchantAnsonStudio ,1BA$4.49
Summit PlaceStudio - S1Studio ,1BA$6.73
Meeting Street LoftsRosemanStudio ,1BA$6.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Port Of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Ranked #29

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Port Of Charleston Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Port Of Charleston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Port Of Charleston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Port Of Charleston is under $2,385.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Port Of Charleston?

The cheapest apartment in Port Of Charleston is 511 Meeting which is listed at $1,920, while the average apartment in Port Of Charleston costs $3,066.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Port Of 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 143 regular apartments in Port Of 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 Port Of Charleston?

Cheap apartments in Port Of Charleston have an average cost of $1,120 which is $1,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port Of Charleston.

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