
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port Of Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,085 (37 Rentals)
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Meeting Street Lofts

The Porter

Element 29

The Merchant

655 East Bay

3 Woolfe St, Unit B

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Atlantic on Romney

511 Meeting
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89 Fishburne St

Foundry Point

Morrison Yard

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19 Hampden Ct, Unit A

LC Line & Low

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The Guild

38 Ashe St

279 Coming St

The Charleigh
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Laurel, A Collective

115 Drake St

48 America St, Unit A

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43 Rose Ln, Unit A

58 America St

61 Cooper St

13 Elizabeth St

13 Elizabeth St, Unit 13 Elizabeth B

61 Cooper St
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19 Hampden Ct

The Abbey

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central

145 Saint Philip St

573 Meeting

23L

22 Cooper St

279 Coming St

45 Drake St
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196 Nassau 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 | $2,358 | $1,085 | $4,572 |
| Port Of Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $1,155 | $9,385 |
| Port Of Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,871 | $1,377 | $10,000+ |
| Port Of Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,346 | $1,309 | $5,999 |
| Port Of Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $1,209 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 37 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 3 Beds unit found at 19 Hampden Ct priced from $1,099. Meeting Street Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,854. Here are the most affordable Port Of Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Hampden Ct | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Tobin | Studio,1BA | $1,854 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,915 |
| 511 Meeting | 1H | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| 930 NoMo | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| The Merchant | Harbor | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 573 Meeting | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| Morrison Yard | The Portico | Studio,1BA | $2,146 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Of Charleston, SC
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Port Of Charleston area is the $2.13 price per square foot Manor Home Model at 655 East Bay in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $5,499. The second greatest value Port Of Charleston apartment is the 159 Alexander St Model at 159 Alexander St, Unit 159 Alexander Apt. B starting at $4,500 with a $2.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 655 East Bay | Manor Home | 3BR,2BA | $2.13 |
| 159 Alexander St, Unit 159 Alexander Apt. B | 159 Alexander St | 4BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 16 Reid St | 16 Reid St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
| 19 Hampden Ct | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.85 |
| Atlantic on Romney | B11 | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| Hoffler Place | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.41 |
| The Merchant | Row | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| 19 Hampden Ct, Unit Unit A | 19 Hampden Ct | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 511 Meeting | 1R | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
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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 $2,146.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Port Of Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Port Of Charleston is Meeting Street Lofts which is listed at $1,899, while the average apartment in Port Of Charleston costs $2,775.
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 29 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 $494 which is $2,281 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port Of Charleston.
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