Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Citadel Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (22 Rentals)

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The Citadel, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Citadel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Citadel area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,121. The Merchant has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,620. Here are the most affordable The Citadel apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,121
The MerchantAnsonStudio,1BA$1,620
River Front2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,650
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,674
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA1a AFF 1201BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Citadel, SC

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Citadel area is the $2.64 price per square foot 175 Wentworth St Model at 175 Wentworth St, Unit B in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value The Citadel apartment is the 185 Rutledge Ave Model at 185 Rutledge Ave, Unit Apartment X starting at $4,200 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Citadel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
175 Wentworth St, Unit B175 Wentworth St2BR,2BA$2.64
185 Rutledge Ave, Unit Apartment X185 Rutledge Ave3BR,2BA$3.00
1000 King Street3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.20
River Front2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.65
35 Folly Apartments35F-92BR,2BA$2.81
Avalon at James IslandA31BR,1BA$2.75
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1.77
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.60
Foundry PointA1B-E1BR,1BA$3.02
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Citadel, Charleston, SC

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Citadel Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Citadel?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Citadel is under $1,956.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Citadel?

The cheapest apartment in The Citadel is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,079, while the average apartment in The Citadel costs $3,149.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Citadel?

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 152 regular apartments in The Citadel 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 The Citadel?

Cheap apartments in The Citadel have an average cost of $1,023 which is $2,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Citadel.

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