Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charleston, TN from $700 (42 Rentals)
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Park Crest Apartments

Middle Creek Apartments

Starr Mountain Apartments

Tanasi Bend Apartments

Park Hills Apartments

Ridgetop Apartments

The Charlie

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Brookes Edge

Preserve Parc

The Pointe at Westland

Hills Parc

Scenic Ridge

Hawthorne at the Hollow

Park Village Apartments

The Village at Apison Pike

Reflection Pointe

Bluff View at Northside Apartments
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The Henley

1860 Green Dr NW

713 20th St SE

1375 Village Oaks Cir NW

1570 Chippewa Ave SE

2075 Clingan Dr NW
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680 McDowell Ln

3444 Adkisson Dr

545 20th St NW

3130 Tonia Dr SW

4901 Charwood Trail NW

170 Lone Tree Dr NE

735 41st St NE

4932 Charwood Trail NW

1239 Village
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4100 N Ocoee St

3867 Red Cardinal Dr NE
Charleston, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Charleston Studio Apartments | $1,331 | $850 | $1,866 |
Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $725 | $3,655 |
Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $900 | $4,679 |
Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $990 | $4,622 |
Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,001 | $2,649 | $3,142 |
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Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Middle Creek Apartments priced from $725. Starr Mountain Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Middle Creek Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Starr Mountain Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Tanasi Bend Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Park Hills Apartments | Apt 1705 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Compass Heights | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Ridgetop Apartments | 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $990 |
Park Crest Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Madison Avenue Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
The Charlie | 2 Bed x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,199 |
Brookes Edge | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, TN and Nearby
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Park Village Apartments in the starting from $1,274. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the B2 Model at Vintage Cleveland Apartments starting at $1,559 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Park Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Vintage Cleveland Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Scenic Ridge | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
The Charlie | 3 Bed x 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
The Pointe at Westland | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Park Crest Apartments | Plan D | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Compass Heights | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Middle Creek Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Tanasi Bend Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Starr Mountain Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Getting Around Charleston, TN
Walk Score®
19 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
24 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charleston Apartment is $725 at Middle Creek Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charleston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charleston is starting from $900 at Middle Creek Apartments.
What is the most affordable Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Charlie and starts from $1,450.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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