Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Citadel Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (23 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 Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. River Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable The Citadel apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
River Oaks ApartmentsTiny Duplex1BR,1BA$1,150
The Palms ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,325
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,384
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,479

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Citadel, SC

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Citadel area is the $2.05 price per square foot 87 America St Model at 87 America St, Unit A in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value The Citadel apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 930 Battery Ave starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the West Ashley 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.
87 America St, Unit A87 America St2BR,2.5BA$2.05
930 Battery Ave3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.00
River Front2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
119 Smith St, Unit 4119 Smith St2BR,1BA$2.00
35 Folly Apartments35F-71BR,1BA$2.49
The Palms ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.56
1000 King Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.18
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.59
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.59
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Citadel, Charleston, SC

Ranked #6

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,799.

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

The cheapest apartment in The Citadel is River Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in The Citadel costs $3,276.

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 220 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 $862 which is $2,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Citadel.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

Written by: Vicki Shivers

Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.