
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Citadel Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Citadel area of Charleston.


Magnolia Downs

River Front Apartments

The Jaunt

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Madison Station

The Rumney

Meeting Street Lofts
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199 Spring St

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35 Folly Apartments

The Standard

The Jasper

Caroline

655 East Bay

Element 29

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Avalon at James Island
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Cormac

Foundry Point

1000 King Street

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Atlantic on Romney

511 Meeting

89 Fishburne St

202 Promenade Vista St

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The Guild
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688 King St, Unit A

The Porter

LC Line & Low

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10 WestEdge

The Charleigh

The Merchant

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Laurel, A Collective

Morrison Yard
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133 Line St, Unit c

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17 Hampden Ct, Unit C

202 Promenade Vista St

Society at Laurens

202 Promenade Vista St

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28 Woolfe St

17 8th Ave, Unit B

13 Elmwood Ave
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333 Ashley Ave

4 Woodall Court
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel Studio Apartments | $2,357 | $1,028 | $4,203 |
| The Citadel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,788 | $1,044 | $10,000+ |
| The Citadel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,161 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| The Citadel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,059 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| The Citadel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $1,179 | $6,195 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Citadel Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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 Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. River Front Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable The Citadel apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
| River Front Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Jaunt | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 AFF 80 | 1BR,1BA | $1,432 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,699 |
| Madison Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,917 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,956 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-R1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,030 |
| Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Citadel, SC
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Citadel area is the $2.58 price per square foot 17 Hampden Ct Model at 17 Hampden Ct, Unit C in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,835. The second greatest value The Citadel apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1000 King Street starting at $2,300 with a $2.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Hampden Ct, Unit C | 17 Hampden Ct | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.58 |
| 1000 King Street | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Ben Sawyer | 2BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| Hoffler Place | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.85 |
| The Jaunt | Kiawah | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 655 East Bay | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
| Madison Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| River Front Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Citadel, Charleston, SC
Ranked #5
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,049.
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 $3,709.
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 76 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 $947 which is $2,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Citadel.
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