Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mount Pleasant, SC from $800 (36 Rentals)

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Harbor East
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor East

1325 Mathis Ferry RdMount Pleasant, SC 29464

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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403

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Mount Pleasant, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mount Pleasant, SC

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mount Pleasant, SC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mount Pleasant Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Carolina Park$2,866$1,50537

Cheapest Available Mount Pleasant Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Pleasant, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer School Apartments in the North Central neighborhood priced from $1,028. Sage at 1240 in the Kensington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,505. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Pleasant apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Sage at 1240SweetgrassStudio,1BA$1,505
Avana Long PointOak (736 SF)1BR,1BA$1,553
Atlantic Nowell CreekS1Studio,1BA$1,675
Windward Long Point ApartmentsA1 (Osprey - studio)Studio,1BA$1,738
Parish Place2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,770
The Watch on Shem CreekBrook1BR,1BA$1,790
Wharf 7AdgerStudio,1BA$1,795
Sweetgrass LandingDogwood 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,795
Riverwood2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Pleasant, SC

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Pleasant area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath E Model at Sky Garden Apartments in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,940. The second greatest value Mount Pleasant apartment is the 2 Bedroom Classic/51 Model at The Sullivan starting at $2,195 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Mount Pleasant To Highway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Pleasant apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sky Garden Apartments3 Bed 3 Bath E3BR,3BA$1.35
The Sullivan2 Bedroom Classic/512BR,1.5BA$2.00
MAA 1201 MidtownWentworth2BR,2BA$2.21
Talison Row at Daniel Island ApartmentsWando | Renovated2BR,2BA$1.98
Riverwood2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Thickett Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.16
Crickentree2 Bed/2 Bath Screened Porch2BR,2BA$2.16
Parish Place2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.07
Windward Long Point ApartmentsA2 (Merlin)1BR,1BA$2.27
Avana Long PointOak (736 SF)1BR,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mount Pleasant, SC

Ranked #15

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Mount Pleasant, SC

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Pleasant Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Pleasant?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Pleasant is at Archer School Apartments listed at $1,028.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Pleasant Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Pleasant Apartment is $1,490 at Archer School Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mount Pleasant Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Pleasant is starting from $1,770 at Parish Place.

What is the most affordable Mount Pleasant Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Pleasant Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Anchorage and starts from $2,404.

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