Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charleston, TN from $700 (29 Rentals)

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226 Haven Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Haven Drive

226 Haven DrMc Donald, TN 37353
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Pine Forest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Forest Apartments

3005 Henderson Ave NWCleveland, TN 37312
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Middle Creek Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Park Crest ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$800
Greenway Townes1 BR Classic1BR,1BA$845
Park Hills ApartmentsPlan A/BStudio,1BA$850
Compass HeightsA11BR,1BA$969
The Charlie1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Scenic Ridge1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,107
Bluff View at Northside ApartmentsWhite Oak1BR,1BA$1,175
Brookes EdgeThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,191

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, TN and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.36 price per square foot River Model at Cottages at Thrasher in the in the Valleybrook neighborhood starting from $2,781. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 3 BEDROOM PREMIUM Model at Scenic Ridge starting at $1,701 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Tyner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at ThrasherRiver4BR,2.5BA$1.36
Scenic Ridge3 BEDROOM PREMIUM3BR,2BA$1.10
Park Village Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Edgewood Apartments by Callio PropertiesWalnut2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Hawthorne at the HollowMowbray2BR,2BA$1.35
Park Crest ApartmentsPlan E2BR,2BA$1.22
The Pointe at Westland1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Compass HeightsA11BR,1BA$1.29
Middle Creek Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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24 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Park Village Apartments and starts from $1,499.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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