Cheap Homes for Rent in Charleston, TN from $700 (13 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4100 N Ocoee St

ClevelandTN37312
property at 134 Bates St NE

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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134 Bates St NE

CharlestonTN37310

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Charleston, TN Local Guide

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. Cumberland Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Cumberland Pointe1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Pine Forest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Hunters Mill2x22BR,2BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, TN and Nearby

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $0.65 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Hunters Mill in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the Lookout Rehab Model at Bluff View at Northside Apartments starting at $1,589 with a $1.18 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.
Hunters Mill2x22BR,2BA$0.65
Bluff View at Northside ApartmentsLookout Rehab2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Scenic Ridge2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$0.95
Lennox Place Townhouses2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.08
Park Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Hill Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Ridgetop Apartments3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Middle Creek Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Cherokee Hills Apartments2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Park Crest ApartmentsPlan D2BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston

What type of rentals are currently available in Charleston?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Charleston, TN with pricing that ranges from $725 to $3,575. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charleston ranging from $750 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charleston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charleston ranges from $750 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,527.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.