Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, WV from $400 (31 Rentals)

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Edgewater
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater

1330 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25301
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Lee Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Terrace

1319 Lee StCharleston, WV 25301
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Arlington Court
3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Court

1-23 Arlington CtCharleston, WV 25301
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1570 Jackson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1570 Jackson St

1570 Jackson StCharleston, WV 25311
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Regal
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Regal

1424 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25301
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Charleston Arbors
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charleston Arbors

100 Washington St ECharleston, WV 25301
Senior Living
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306 Beauregard St
3 Bedroom Apartments

306 Beauregard St

306 Beauregard StCharleston, WV 25301
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Brooks Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Manor

23 Brooks StCharleston, WV 25301
Senior Living
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Atlas Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atlas Lofts

1031 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25301
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Jacob Arbors
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jacob Arbors

521 Jacob StCharleston, WV 25301
Senior Living

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1212 Quarrier St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1212 Quarrier St

1212 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25301
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1429 Quarrier St
Studio Apartments

1429 Quarrier St

1429 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25301
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1518 Quarrier St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1518 Quarrier St

1518 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25311

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1540 Dixie St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1540 Dixie St

1540 Dixie StCharleston, WV 25311
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Matthews
Studio Apartments

Matthews

1566 Lee StCharleston, WV 25311
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Argonne
Studio Apartments

Argonne

1425 Virginia StCharleston, WV 25301
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228 Shelton Ave
Studio Apartments

228 Shelton Ave

228 Shelton AveCharleston, WV 25301
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207 Bradford St
2 Bedroom Apartments

207 Bradford St

207 Bradford StCharleston, WV 25301
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101 Morris St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

101 Morris St

101 Morris StCharleston, WV 25301

Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Charleston area of Charleston, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma) priced from $750. Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, WV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Chateau (Patriot Rose)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,064
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,064
One Morris (Patriot River View)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,064
Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,064
900 on LeeThe Lee - Fully Furnished1BR,1BA$3,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, WV

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charleston area is the $0.87 price per square foot 1527 Jackson St Model at 1527 Jackson St, Unit B in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $870. The second greatest value Downtown Charleston apartment is the The Lee - Fully Furnished Model at 900 on Lee starting at $3,350 with a $3.68 price per square foot in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1527 Jackson St, Unit B1527 Jackson St2BR,2BA$0.87
900 on LeeThe Lee - Fully Furnished1BR,1BA$3.68
One Morris (Patriot River View)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.79
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Chateau (Patriot Rose)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV

Ranked #6

Among cities in West Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood in Charleston, WV

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Charleston Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartment is $750 at Aracoma (Patriot at Aracoma).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Charleston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Charleston is starting from $1,607 at One Morris (Patriot River View).

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.