Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charleston, TN from $700 (41 Rentals)

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Compass Heights
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$1,199 - $1,525
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$1,165 - $1,491
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$1,199 - $1,525
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Compass Heights

6320 Hixson PikeHixson, TN 37343
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Hills Parc & Preserve Parc
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$1,213 - $2,711
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$1,143 - $2,641
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$70

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$1,213 - $2,711
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hills Parc & Preserve Parc

9198 Integra Hills LnOoltewah, TN 37363
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Reflection Pointe TN
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$1,285 - $2,095
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$1,160 - $1,970
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$125

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$1,285 - $2,095
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Reflection Pointe TN

4720 Ardmore DrOoltewah, TN 37363
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226 Haven Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Haven Drive

226 Haven DrMc Donald, TN 37353
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$1,100

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$1,100

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1040 Walker Valley Rd NW

ClevelandTN37312

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$1,150

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123 TN-39

AthensTN37303

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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 Starr Mountain Apartments priced from $775. Tanasi Bend Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Vue on Cliffside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Greenway Townes1 BR Refresh1BR,1BA$899
Middle Creek Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$950
Pine Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
The Charlie2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,149
Madison Avenue TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
Brookes EdgeThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,154
Hill Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,182

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, TN and Nearby

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Model at The Arbors in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the Lookout Model at Bluff View at Northside Apartments starting at $1,520 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Valleybrook 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.
The Arbors3 Bed, 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Bluff View at Northside ApartmentsLookout2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Park Village Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Lennox Place Townhouses2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.04
Hill Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Madison Avenue TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Middle Creek Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
The Vue on Cliffside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 $775 at Starr Mountain 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 $950 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 Starr Mountain Apartments and starts from $1,100.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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