Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, WV from $400 (32 Rentals)

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306 Beauregard St
3 Bedroom Apartments

306 Beauregard St

306 Beauregard StCharleston, 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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Arlington Court
3 Bedroom Apartments

Arlington Court

1-23 Arlington CtCharleston, WV 25301
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1212 Quarrier St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1212 Quarrier St

1212 Quarrier StCharleston, WV 25301
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Atlas Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atlas Lofts

1031 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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228 Shelton Ave
Studio Apartments

228 Shelton Ave

228 Shelton AveCharleston, WV 25301
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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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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
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Vista View Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vista View Apartments

1300 Renaissance CirCharleston, WV 25311
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Edgewater
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater

1330 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25301
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Patriot at Cavalier
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patriot at Cavalier

1316 Virginia St ECharleston, WV 25301

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Lee Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Terrace

1319 Lee StCharleston, WV 25301
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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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Brooks Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Manor

23 Brooks StCharleston, WV 25301
Senior Living
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Jacob Arbors
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jacob Arbors

521 Jacob StCharleston, WV 25301
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Argonne
Studio Apartments

Argonne

1425 Virginia StCharleston, WV 25301

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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 Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau) priced from $695. Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, WV:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Patriot River View (FKA One Morris)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Patriot at Cavalier1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,064
Patriot at Summerfield1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,064
900 on LeeThe Dickinson2BR,2BA$3,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, WV

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charleston area is the $3.14 price per square foot The Dickinson - Fully Furnished Model at 900 on Lee in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Downtown Charleston apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Patriot at Summerfield starting at $1,607 with a $1.80 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.
900 on LeeThe Dickinson - Fully Furnished2BR,2BA$3.14
Patriot at Summerfield2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.80
1542 Quarrier St1542 Quarrier St1BR,1BA$1.38
Patriot at Cavalier1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Patriot River View (FKA One Morris)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Patriot at Aracoma (FKA Aracoma)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Patriot at Belvedere (FKA Belvedere)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.77

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $695 at Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau).

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 $850 at Patriot Rose (FKA Chateau).

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