
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,100 (26 Rentals)
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199 Spring St

Caroline

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10 WestEdge

517 Rutledge Ave

38 Ashe St
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279 Coming St

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Laurel, A Collective

Bee Street

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43 Rose Ln, Unit A

The Abbey

Hampton West
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197 Spring St

199 Spring St

201 Spring St

89 Fishburne St

573 Meeting

8 Orrs Ct
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4 Woodall Court

2 Dingle St

517 Rutledge Ave.

9 Allway St

279 Coming St

100 Morris St
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180 Line St

26 Ashton St
Westside Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside Charleston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Charleston Studio Apartments | $2,452 | $2,232 | $2,636 |
| Westside Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $1,500 | $4,225 |
| Westside Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,247 | $2,000 | $7,283 |
| Westside Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,912 | $2,400 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westside Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available Westside Charleston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at 573 Meeting priced from $2,121. 10 WestEdge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,328. Here are the most affordable Westside Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 573 Meeting | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| 10 WestEdge | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,328 |
| 517 Rutledge Ave. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,340 |
| Laurel, A Collective | S2.B | Studio,1BA | $2,446 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2,488 |
| Caroline | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Charleston, SC
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside Charleston area is the $3.86 price per square foot B22 Model at 10 WestEdge in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $5,337. The second greatest value Westside Charleston apartment is the 173 Rutledge Ave Model at 173 Rutledge Ave, Unit G starting at $5,500 with a $4.75 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 WestEdge | B22 | 2BR,2BA | $3.86 |
| 173 Rutledge Ave, Unit G | 173 Rutledge Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.75 |
| Caroline | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| 43 Rose Ln, Unit A | 43 Rose Ln | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 517 Rutledge Ave. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| 119 Smith St | 119 Smith St | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.86 |
| 573 Meeting | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
| Laurel, A Collective | S2.B | Studio ,1BA | $5.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Charleston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westside Charleston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside Charleston is under $2,975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Westside Charleston is 573 Meeting which is listed at $2,121, while the average apartment in Westside Charleston costs $3,222.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside Charleston?
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 15 regular apartments in Westside Charleston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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