
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port Of Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Port Of Charleston area of Charleston.


Meeting Street Lofts

18 Line St

655 East Bay

Element 29

Foundry Point
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The Porter

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Atlantic on Romney

511 Meeting

89 Fishburne St

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The Guild

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688 King St, Unit A
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The Charleigh

The Abbey

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central

68 Nassau St

145 Saint Philip St
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89 Fishburne St

139 Alexander St
Port Of Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Port Of Charleston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Of Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,419 | $1,028 | $4,203 |
| Port Of Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $1,490 | $6,722 |
| Port Of Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,747 | $1,399 | $9,535 |
| Port Of Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,259 | $4,849 |
| Port Of Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $1,179 | $4,100 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Port Of Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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 Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Port Of Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,699 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,885 |
| Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,049 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Of Charleston, SC
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Port Of Charleston area is the $2.58 price per square foot 17 Hampden Ct Model at 17 Hampden Ct, Unit C in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,835. The second greatest value Port Of Charleston apartment is the Ben Sawyer Model at Meeting Street Lofts starting at $2,855 with a $2.62 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Hampden Ct, Unit C | 17 Hampden Ct | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.58 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Ben Sawyer | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| Hoffler Place | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.85 |
| 511 Meeting | 1H | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| 930 NoMo | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| The Merchant | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| Morrison Yard | The Portico | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
| Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePort Of Charleston, Charleston, SC
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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,180.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Port Of Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Port Of Charleston is Archer School Apartments which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in Port Of Charleston costs $3,703.
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 55 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 $819 which is $2,884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port Of Charleston.
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