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Washington Greene
1661 W Washington StCharleston, WV 25387
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Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau)
24 Bradford StCharleston, WV 25301
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Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere)
1506 Virginia StCharleston, WV 25311
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Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill)
5400 Big Tyler RdCharleston, WV 25313
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Patriot River View (FKA One Morris)
1 Morris StCharleston, WV 25301
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Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma)
1420 Virginia StCharleston, WV 25301
1566 Quarrier St
CharlestonWV25311
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5236 Chesterfield Ave, Unit 5241
5236 Chesterfield AveCharleston, WV 25304
8 Stewart Park
CharlestonWV25313
4920 Lancaster Ave
CharlestonWV25304
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Patriot Greenbrier (FKA Greenbrier Gardens)
700 Canterbury DrCharleston, WV 25314
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1552 Lewis St, Unit A
1552 Lewis StCharleston, WV 25311
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Patriot of Brenmick (FKA Brenmick)
5119 Big Tyler RdCharleston, WV 25313
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1542 Quarrier St
1542 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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Patriot on the Tyler (FKA Tyler)
5118 Big Tyler RdCharleston, WV 25313
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Patriot Glen (FKA Olde English I)
5096 Washington StCharleston, WV 25313
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Brooks Manor
23 Brooks StCharleston, WV 25301
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Charmco Lofts
606 Morris StCharleston, WV 25301
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1044 Bridge Rd
1044 Bridge RdCharleston, WV 25314
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Rose Lane Apartments
2700 Rose Lane DrCharleston, WV 25302
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108 Elizabeth St
108 Elizabeth StCharleston, WV 25311
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Vista View Apartments
1300 Renaissance CirCharleston, WV 25311
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Shamrock Villa Apartments
150 Cadle DrCharleston, WV 25313
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1625 Quarrier St
1625 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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1402 Lee Street
1402 Lee StCharleston, WV 25301
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Edgewater
1330 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25301
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Perkins Parke Apartments
100 Drexel PlCharleston, WV 25313
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5408 Big Tyler Rd. Apartments
5408 Big Tyler RdCharleston, WV 25313
405 29th St W
CharlestonWV25387
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LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS
100 Loretta LnCharleston, WV 25309
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Kanawha Village Apartments
3901-4013 MacCorkle Ave SECharleston, WV 25304
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1637 Quarrier St
1637 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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3603-3611 Kanawha Ave SE
3603-3611 Kanawha Ave SECharleston, WV 25304
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11 Greenbrier St
11 Greenbrier StCharleston, WV 25311
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Victorian Arms Apartments
1500 Bridge RdCharleston, WV 25314
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Patriot at Cavalier
1316 Virginia St ECharleston, WV 25301
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Woodbury Crossing
1625 7th AveCharleston, WV 25387
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Meg Village
1 Meg DrCharleston, WV 25320
4 Dalton Way
CharlestonWV25303
813 Grant St
CharlestonWV25302
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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Patriot Enclave
126 Goff Mountain RdCharleston, WV 25313
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Terrace Park East
2106 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25311
91 Maccorkle Ave SW
South CharlestonWV25303
112 Shepherd Ave
South CharlestonWV25303
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Southmoor Hills
4992 Richland DrSouth Charleston, WV 25309
149 Heizer Creek Rd
PocaWV25159
6 Riddle Mobile Home Park
Scott DepotWV25560
9 Riddle MHP
Teays ValleyWV25560
119 US-60
BoomerWV25031
222 Oliver St
St. AlbansWV25177
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Charleston, WV Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Charleston Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $750 | $2,000 |
| Cheap Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $998 | $695 | $3,350 |
| Cheap Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,284 | $593 | $4,150 |
| Cheap Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $795 | $3,500 |
| Cheap Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $1,284 | $2,475 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charleston, WV
Pricing Updated: 08/07/2026Current apartment rentals in the Charleston, WV area range in price from $525 to $4,150 with an overall median price of $1,013. The three Charleston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Charleston at $700, Downtown Charleston at $850, and Edgewood at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charleston Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| North Charleston | $700 | $593 | 4 |
| Downtown Charleston | $850 | $695 | 71 |
| Edgewood | $900 | $593 | 98 |
| Oakwood | $900 | $593 | 132 |
| Fort Hill | $1,000 | $593 | 141 |
| Outer S Charleston Kanawha City | $1,038 | $593 | 210 |
| East End | $1,064 | $695 | 45 |
| Loudon Heights | $1,064 | $695 | 140 |
| Northeast Charleston | $1,064 | $525 | 148 |
| Outer North East Charleston | $1,064 | $593 | 144 |
Cheapest Available Charleston Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Charleston, WV is a 2 Beds unit found at Washington Greene in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood priced from $593. Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. 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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| Washington Greene | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $593 |
| Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill) | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Patriot River View (FKA One Morris) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Charmco Lofts | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $758 |
| LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $802 |
| Southmoor Hills | Garden Type F | 1BR,1BA | $832 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charleston, WV
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charleston area is the $0.64 price per square foot 5236 Chesterfield Ave Model at 5236 Chesterfield Ave, Unit 5241 in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Charleston apartment is the 1552 Lewis St Model at 1552 Lewis St, Unit A starting at $875 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City 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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| 5236 Chesterfield Ave, Unit 5241 | 5236 Chesterfield Ave | 3BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| 1552 Lewis St, Unit A | 1552 Lewis St | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Patriot Lanes (FKA Kelly Manor) | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| Patriot Walker (FKA Village Hill) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Patriot of Brenmick (FKA Brenmick) | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Washington Greene | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| 1528 Quarrier St, Unit 1528 Quarrier 3rd floor | 1528 Quarrier St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Charmco Lofts | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charleston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Charleston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charleston is under $832.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charleston?
The cheapest apartment in Charleston is Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau) which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Charleston costs $1,013.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charleston?
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 18 regular apartments in Charleston 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 Charleston?
Cheap apartments in Charleston have an average cost of $366 which is $647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charleston.
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