Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mount Pleasant, SC from $800 (53 Rentals)

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Harbor East
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor East

1325 Mathis Ferry RdMount Pleasant, SC 29464
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The Sullivan @ 1605
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Sullivan @ 1605

1606 Nantahala BlvdMount 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: 12/27/2025

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$2,950$1,50568

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. Sky Garden Apartments in the North Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,479. 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
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,479
Sage at 1240SweetgrassStudio,1BA$1,505
The SixA21BR,1BA$1,545
The Boulevard (SC)1S3 - Phase 1 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,561
Riviera at SeasideS3Studio,1BA$1,562
The Watch on Shem CreekBrook1BR,1BA$1,580
Avana Long PointSpruce (875 SF)1BR,1BA$1,581
Talison Row at Daniel Island ApartmentsSmythe | Renovated1BR,1BA$1,594
Thickett Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Pleasant, SC

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Pleasant area is the $2.17 price per square foot C1 Model at Legacy Mount Pleasant Apartments in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Mount Pleasant apartment is the B1 Model at Central Square at Watermark starting at $2,343 with a $2.12 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.
Legacy Mount Pleasant ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$2.17
Central Square at WatermarkB12BR,2BA$2.12
The Sullivan2 Bedroom Renovated/512BR,1.5BA$2.05
Belle HallHampton2BR,2BA$2.07
Oakleaf TownhomesB1r2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Crickentree2 Bed/2 Bath Screened Porch2BR,2BA$2.16
Riverwood2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Parish Place2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.07
Sweetgrass LandingAzalea 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.18
Windward Long Point ApartmentsA1 (Osprey - studio)Studio ,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mount Pleasant, SC

Ranked #11

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

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2.5
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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 $1,750 at The Anchorage.

What is the most affordable Mount Pleasant Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Pleasant Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avana Long Point and starts from $2,070.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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