
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Peninsula Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
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Meeting Street Lofts

Madison Station

The Merchant

Element 29
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The Porter

Cormac

1000 King Street

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central

68 Nassau St
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195 Romney St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Peninsula?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Studio Apartments | $1,788 | $1,028 | $2,298 |
| Upper Peninsula 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,481 | $3,523 |
| Upper Peninsula 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,369 | $4,206 |
| Upper Peninsula 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $1,259 | $5,213 |
| Upper Peninsula 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $1,179 | $5,695 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper Peninsula Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available Upper Peninsula Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Peninsula area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments priced from $1,028. The Merchant has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,607. Here are the most affordable Upper Peninsula apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer School Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
| The Merchant | Anson | Studio,1BA | $1,607 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,706 |
| The Porter | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Madison Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,801 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Peninsula, SC
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Peninsula area is the $2.50 price per square foot 40 Poinsett St Model at 40 Poinsett St, Unit A in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Upper Peninsula apartment is the B3 Model at Element 29 starting at $2,940 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Peninsula apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Poinsett St, Unit A | 40 Poinsett St | 4BR,3BA | $2.50 |
| Element 29 | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| Bridgeview Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.81 |
| Foundry Point | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Woodburn II | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 930 NoMo | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Madison Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| The Porter | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
| Morrison Yard | The Bluestone | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
| The Merchant | Anson | Studio ,1BA | $4.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Peninsula Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper Peninsula?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Peninsula is under $2,707.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Peninsula?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Peninsula is Archer School Apartments which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in Upper Peninsula costs $2,932.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Peninsula?
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 10 regular apartments in Upper Peninsula 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 Upper Peninsula?
Cheap apartments in Upper Peninsula have an average cost of $843 which is $2,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Peninsula.
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