
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (44 Rentals)
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7 Hanover St, Unit A

199 Spring St

201 Spring St

197 Spring St

199 Spring St

201 Spring St

Madison Station
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Laurel, A Collective

202 Ashley Ave, Unit B

Meeting Street Lofts

201 Spring St

199 Spring St

511 Meeting

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35 Folly Apartments

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10 WestEdge
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89 Fishburne St

Caroline

Element 29

995 King St

279 Coming St

Morrison Yard

LC Line & Low

21 Carolina St
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517 Rutledge Ave

14 Lockwood Dr, Unit 9 K

The Charleigh

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The Guild

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19 Hampden Ct, Unit A

The Abbey

Hampton West

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central
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Bee Street

1093 King St

1000 King Street

145 Saint Philip St

7 Bee St

89 Fishburne St

573 Meeting

23L
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8 Orrs Ct

422 Race St

2 Dingle St

279 Coming St
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 | $2,433 | $1,085 | $4,501 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,884 | $1,155 | $9,385 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,952 | $1,377 | $10,000+ |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $1,259 | $4,997 |
| Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $1,199 | $6,195 |
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There are currently 44 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 4 Beds unit found at Sky Garden Apartments priced from $1,699. 89 Fishburne St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,699 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| 930 NoMo | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,099 |
| 573 Meeting | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-R1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,122 |
| Element 29 | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $2,138 |
| 10 WestEdge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,209 |
| Morrison Yard | The Portico | Studio,1BA | $2,289 |
| LC Line & Low | STUDIO TYPE A | Studio,1BA | $2,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, SC
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $1.32 price per square foot D3 Model at Hoffler Place in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 21 Hester St starting at $3,000 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the West Ashley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffler Place | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.32 |
| 21 Hester St | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.25 |
| 511 Meeting | 1L | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| The Charleigh | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| Caroline | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Element 29 | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 930 NoMo | D1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Morrison Yard | The Portico | Studio ,1BA | $3.62 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 7 Hanover St, Unit A | 7 Hanover St | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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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 $2,290.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?
The cheapest apartment in Westside is 89 Fishburne St which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in Westside costs $3,894.
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 38 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 $879 which is $3,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.
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