
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Oak Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (41 Rentals)
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Plantation Flats Apartment Homes

Palmetto Grove

Alta Shores

Atlantic Palms

Ellevate St. Ives

Marrington Village

Dwell at Greenridge Apartments
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Magnolia Branch

The Retreat at Palm Pointe - SMP

Hallmark at Timberlake

Patriots Place Townhomes

Harbour Lake

Driftwood Apartments

Deer Run
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Mosby Ingleside

Pine Lakes

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The Willow

Sage at Ingleside

Ansley Commons
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Palmetto Exchange

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Broadstone Ingleside

The Cottages at Ingleside

LC Ingleside

Audubon Park Apartments

Botanic at Ingleside

The Alden Townes

8845 Gable St
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Furnished Studio-Charleston - Ashley Phosphate Rd.

Pinewind at Liberty Hall

Ellevate North Charleston

Jamison Park

2167 Spoleto Ln

8483 Yadkin Cir

8512 Litchfield Dr
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2395 Vistavia Rd
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 | $1,645 | $1,512 | $1,959 |
| Red Oak 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $1,000 | $3,291 |
| Red Oak 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $1,100 | $4,502 |
| Red Oak 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $1,300 | $5,522 |
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There are currently 41 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 Ellevate St. Ives priced from $946. Dwell at Greenridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable Red Oak apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellevate St. Ives | A1 - A | 1BR,1BA | $946 |
| Dwell at Greenridge Apartments | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Arbor Square | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Magnolia Branch | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Ivy Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,132 |
| Jamison Park | CAMP | 1BR,1BA | $1,183 |
| Plantation Flats Apartment Homes | King | 2BR,2BA | $1,190 |
| Hallmark at Timberlake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Patriots Place Townhomes | 2 Bed/1.5Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Harbour Lake | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Oak, SC
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red Oak area is the $1.60 price per square foot B2C Model at Botanic at Ingleside in the in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood starting from $1,859. The second greatest value Red Oak apartment is the Carriage Model at Plantation Flats Apartment Homes starting at $1,725 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanic at Ingleside | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Plantation Flats Apartment Homes | Carriage | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
| Pine Lakes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Atlantic Palms | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Patriots Place Townhomes | 2 Bed/1.5Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Harbour Lake | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Ashton Woods | Bradley | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| 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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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 Ellevate St. Ives which is listed at $946, while the average apartment in Red Oak costs $2,070.
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 36 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 $357 which is $1,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red Oak.
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