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Magnolia Downs
115 Magnolia RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Archer School Apartments
226 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
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River Front Apartments
1386 River Front DrCharleston, SC 29407
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The Jaunt
1840 Carriage LnCharleston, SC 29407
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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
45 Coburg RdCharleston, SC 29407
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7 Hanover St, Unit A
7 Hanover StCharleston, SC 29403
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Madison Station
651 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley
640 Cornell StCharleston, SC 29407
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Laurel, A Collective
635 King StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Standard
215 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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$1,823 - $3,072Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 21
Meeting Street Lofts
601 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Jasper
310 Broad StCharleston, SC 29401
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511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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Cormac
1310 Meeting Street RdCharleston, SC 29405
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Merchant
102 Sottile StCharleston, SC 29403
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Element 29
287 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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Avalon at James Island
202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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10 WestEdge
10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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89 Fishburne St
89 Fishburne StCharleston, SC 29403
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Foundry Point
6 Huguenin AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic on Romney
55 Romney StCharleston, SC 29403
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Caroline
99 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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LC Line & Low
40 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
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Morrison Yard
838 Morrison DrCharleston, SC 29403
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14 Lockwood Dr, Unit 9 K
14 Lockwood DrCharleston, SC 29401
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The Charleigh
441 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Guild
128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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19 Hampden Ct, Unit A
19 Hampden CtCharleston, SC 29403
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The Porter
577 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Citadel, Charleston, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Citadel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| The Citadel Studio Apartments | $2,366 | $1,085 | $4,489 |
| The Citadel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $1,027 | $9,385 |
| The Citadel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,210 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| The Citadel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,251 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| The Citadel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $1,180 | $6,195 |
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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 River Front Apartments priced from $1,200. The Jaunt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable The Citadel apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| River Front Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,699 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Element 29 | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $2,026 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Avalon at James Island | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,072 |
| Foundry Point | A1B-E | 1BR,1BA | $2,089 |
| 930 NoMo | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Citadel, SC
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Citadel area is the $1.94 price per square foot Manor Home Model at 655 East Bay in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $5,004. The second greatest value The Citadel apartment is the B11 Model at Atlantic on Romney starting at $3,588 with a $3.10 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 655 East Bay | Manor Home | 3BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Atlantic on Romney | B11 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Hoffler Place | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.32 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Cormac | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Element 29 | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 930 NoMo | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| River Front Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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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 $2,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Citadel?
The cheapest apartment in The Citadel is River Front Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in The Citadel costs $4,999.
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 42 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 $754 which is $4,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Citadel.
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