Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Red Oak Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $800 (15 Rentals)

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7927 St Ives RdCharleston, SC 29406
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Red Oak, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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 $885. Dwell at Greenridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Red Oak apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ellevate St. IvesA1 - A1BR,1BA$885
Dwell at Greenridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$995
Marrington Village1x1sr1BR,1BA$1,077
Magnolia Branch1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,121
Ivy Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,132

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Oak, SC

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red Oak area is the $1.25 price per square foot Oak Model at The Alden Townes in the in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Red Oak apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Pine Lakes starting at $1,433 with a $1.44 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Alden TownesOak2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Pine Lakes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.44
Patriots Place Townhomes2 Bed/1.5Bath2BR,1BA$1.49
Deer Run2x22BR,2BA$1.39
Harbour Lake ApartmentsThe Harbour Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Palmetto Creek Townhomes1A1BR,1.5BA$1.42
Lakewood Lodge1 BEDROOM 1 BATH APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1.41
Ivy Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Magnolia Branch1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Dwell at Greenridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.46

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,200.

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 $885, while the average apartment in Red Oak costs $1,880.

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 81 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 $374 which is $1,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Red Oak.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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