Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,100 (13 Rentals)

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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 20 Bee St

$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 21, 2026

20 Bee St

CharlestonSC29403

Westside Charleston, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside Charleston area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Caroline priced from $1,790. Bee Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Westside Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CarolineS1Studio,1BA$1,790
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800
10 WestEdgeS2Studio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Charleston, SC

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside Charleston area is the $2.52 price per square foot 187 Coming St Model at 187 Coming St, Unit A in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value Westside Charleston apartment is the 129 Congress St Model at 129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston starting at $2,100 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
187 Coming St, Unit A187 Coming St3BR,1BA$2.52
129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston129 Congress St3BR,1BA$2.33
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
10 WestEdgeS1Studio ,1BA$4.29
CarolineS1Studio ,1BA$3.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside Charleston, Charleston, SC

Ranked #44

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Westside Charleston Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside Charleston?

The cheapest apartment in Westside Charleston is Caroline which is listed at $1,790, while the average apartment in Westside Charleston costs $4,000.

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 45 regular apartments in Westside Charleston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

Written by: Vicki Shivers

Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!