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Madison Station
651 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (16 Rentals)
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Meeting Street Lofts
601 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Rumney
695 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Porter
577 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
15 Norman St
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Element 29
287 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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57 Carolina St, Unit B
57 Carolina StCharleston, SC 29403
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37 Ashton St
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Morrison Yard
838 Morrison DrCharleston, SC 29403
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Westside, Charleston, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Studio Apartments | $2,304 | $1,565 | $4,000 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,021 | $1,715 | $10,000+ |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,656 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $1,430 | $10,000+ |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $1,280 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westside Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Meeting Street Lofts priced from $1,607. Sky Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,674. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Street Lofts | Roseman | Studio,1BA | $1,607 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,674 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,712 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,762 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, SC
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $3.76 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 145S in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the 2P-T Model at The Guild starting at $5,232 with a $5.42 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145S | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $3.76 |
| The Guild | 2P-T | 2BR,2BA | $5.42 |
| Morrison Yard | The Morrison | 1BR,1BA | $6.62 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
| Caroline | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| 10 WestEdge | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.17 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 |
| Summit Place | Studio - S1 | Studio ,1BA | $6.73 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Roseman | Studio ,1BA | $6.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside is under $2,360.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?
The cheapest apartment in Westside is 35 Folly Apartments which is listed at $1,715, while the average apartment in Westside costs $3,031.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside?
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 137 regular apartments in Westside 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 Westside?
Cheap apartments in Westside have an average cost of $1,239 which is $1,792 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.
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