
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Oak Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (39 Rentals)
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Palmetto Grove

Atlantic Palms

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Alta Shores

Marrington Village

Dwell at Greenridge Apartments

Arbor Square

Magnolia Branch
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Hallmark at Timberlake

The Retreat at Palm Pointe - SMP

Driftwood Apartments

Lakewood Lodge

Cypress River

Deer Run

Ellevate St. Ives

Ashton Woods

Ansley Commons
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Mosby Ingleside

Harbour Lake

The Farms at Goose Creek

Sage at Ingleside

Patriots Place Townhomes

Atlantic on the Boulevard

Palmetto Exchange

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Broadstone Ingleside

Audubon Park Apartments
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Botanic at Ingleside

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The Willow

Pine Lakes

The Cottages at Ingleside

The Alden Townes

Pinewind at Liberty Hall

Ellevate North Charleston

Jamison Park

2430 Woodstock Ave
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8907 Deerwood Dr

8483 Yadkin Cir

2168 Spoleto Ln E
Red Oak, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Red Oak?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Studio Apartments | $1,739 | $1,547 | $2,459 |
| Red Oak 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $1,000 | $4,084 |
| Red Oak 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,100 | $4,218 |
| Red Oak 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $1,300 | $3,687 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Red Oak Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available Red Oak Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Red Oak area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dwell at Greenridge Apartments priced from $1,065. Arbor Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Red Oak apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwell at Greenridge Apartments | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Arbor Square | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Marrington Village | 2x2s | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Magnolia Branch | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Ivy Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,132 |
| The Retreat at Palm Pointe - SMP | The Carnation | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Driftwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Cypress River | Honeysuckle | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Ellevate St. Ives | A1 - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ashton Woods | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Oak, SC
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red Oak area is the $1.61 price per square foot B1 Model at Sage at Ingleside in the in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value Red Oak apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Hallmark at Timberlake starting at $1,570 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red Oak apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage at Ingleside | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Hallmark at Timberlake | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Jamison Park | ELMS | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Pine Lakes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Atlantic Palms | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Harbour Lake | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Marrington Village | 2x2s | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Ivy Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Magnolia Branch | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Dwell at Greenridge Apartments | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Charleston, South Carolina. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red Oak Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Red Oak?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Red Oak is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Red Oak?
The cheapest apartment in Red Oak is Dwell at Greenridge Apartments which is listed at $1,065, while the average apartment in Red Oak costs $1,981.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Red Oak?
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 35 regular apartments in Red Oak 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 Red Oak?
Cheap apartments in Red Oak have an average cost of $410 which is $1,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red Oak.
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