
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Citadel Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $927 (43 Rentals)
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119 Smith St, Unit 3

Madison Station
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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley

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The Porter

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35 Folly Apartments

Element 29

The Rumney

The Jasper

The Merchant
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The Standard

655 East Bay

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511 Meeting

89 Fishburne St

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Atlantic on Romney

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Avalon at James Island

Foundry Point
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Morrison Yard

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19 Hampden Ct, Unit A

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10 WestEdge

LC Line & Low

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The Guild

The Charleigh

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Laurel, A Collective
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161 St Margaret St

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43 Rose Ln, Unit A

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2128 Courtland Ave, Unit C

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123 Coming St, Unit C

Society at Laurens

63 Grove St, Unit UnitB

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21 Hester St, Unit 1

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7 Kyle Pl, Unit A
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16 Reid St

4 Woodall Ct

2 Francis St
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 | $2,328 | $1,085 | $4,572 |
| The Citadel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,752 | $927 | $9,385 |
| The Citadel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,081 | $1,118 | $10,000+ |
| The Citadel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,446 | $1,309 | $10,000+ |
| The Citadel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,209 | $6,195 |
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There are currently 43 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 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt priced from $927. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jaunt | Ashley (50% Essential Living) | 1BR,1BA | $927 |
| River Front Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Tobin | Studio,1BA | $1,854 |
| The Standard | The Kiawah | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Madison Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| 511 Meeting | 1H | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,082 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Citadel, SC
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Citadel area is the $2.13 price per square foot Manor Home Model at 655 East Bay in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $5,499. The second greatest value The Citadel apartment is the 159 Alexander St Model at 159 Alexander St, Unit 159 Alexander Apt. B starting at $4,500 with a $2.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 655 East Bay | Manor Home | 3BR,2BA | $2.13 |
| 159 Alexander St, Unit 159 Alexander Apt. B | 159 Alexander St | 4BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 16 Reid St | 16 Reid St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
| 123 Coming St, Unit C | 123 Coming St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Hoffler Place | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.41 |
| 19 Hampden Ct, Unit A | 19 Hampden Ct | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Jaunt | Ashley (50% Essential Living) | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Standard | The Kiawah | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 119 Smith St, Unit 3 | 119 Smith St | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| River Front Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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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 $2,082.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Citadel?
The cheapest apartment in The Citadel is The Jaunt which is listed at $927, while the average apartment in The Citadel costs $2,733.
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 48 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 $697 which is $2,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Citadel.
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