
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, WV from $400 (11 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Charleston area of Charleston.


Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)

Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere)

One Morris (Patriot River View)

1542 Quarrier St, Unit B
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Downtown Charleston, Charleston, WV Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Charleston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Charleston Studio Apartments | $1,216 | $566 | $2,000 |
Downtown Charleston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $662 | $3,350 |
Downtown Charleston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $795 | $4,150 |
Downtown Charleston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $918 | $2,750 |
Downtown Charleston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $937 | $937 | $937 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Charleston Neighborhood of Charleston, WV.
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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 Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) priced from $750. Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charleston apartments for rent in Charleston, WV:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Chateau (Patriot Rose) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, WV
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charleston area is the $3.68 price per square foot The Lee - Fully Furnished Model at 900 on Lee in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Downtown Charleston apartment is the 1589 Loft Model at East End Historic starting at $2,000 with a $2.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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900 on Lee | The Lee - Fully Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
East End Historic | 1589 Loft | Studio ,1BA | $2.22 |
1518 Quarrier St, Unit 3rd Floor Open | 1518 Quarrier St | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
One Morris (Patriot River View) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
1542 Quarrier St, Unit B | 1542 Quarrier St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Chateau (Patriot Rose) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Cavalier (Patriot at Cavalier) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Belvedere (Patriot at Belvedere) | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Charleston, Charleston, WV
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Charleston, WV for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier).
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 $1,000 at Summerfield (Patriot at Summerfield).
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