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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in North Charleston, SC

Pricing Updated: 01/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the North Charleston, 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 North Charleston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Park Circle$3,000$1,00016

Cheapest Available North Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Cove Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $899. Barony Place Apartments at Horizon Village in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $937. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Barony Place Apartments at Horizon VillageThe Fairbourne1BR,1BA$937
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$975
Dwell at Greenridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$995
Clement Crossing ApartmentsMagnoliaStudio,1BA$995
Waverly PlaceA11BR,1BA$999
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,037
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, SC

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Charleston area is the $1.25 price per square foot Santee Model at Outpost Creek Townhomes in the in the Bradford Bend at Longleaf neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value North Charleston apartment is the 2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Lakewood Lodge starting at $1,359 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Outpost Creek TownhomesSantee3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Lakewood Lodge2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.09
KRC Wedgewood2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
KRC NorthlakeTwo Bedroom, One and Half Bath (BTH)2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Canopy on AshleyB12BR,1.5BA$1.27
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Palmetto GroveB22BR,2BA$1.29
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
KRC Edgetwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Barony Place Apartments at Horizon VillageThe Fairbourne1BR,1BA$1.27

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North Charleston Overview

Steeped in Southern culture since the 1600s, North Charleston, now the third-largest city in South Carolina, boasts historic districts, beautiful parks along the Cooper River, a multitude of restaurants and shops, and acclaimed cultural experiences. Add temperate weather, friendly people, and small-town charm with big city industry, and you have one of the best cities to call home. 

Why live in North Charleston, SC?

North Charleston’s unique blend of old and new and small-town charm with big city amenities make it the perfect place for you to call home. Enjoy all the history, nature, and culinary scene of Charleston with the lower rent prices and family-friendly atmosphere that come with a smaller population. As one of South Carolina’s major industrial centers, North Charleston also has a multitude of job opportunities for its residents. Furthermore, living in North Charleston apartments puts you in the unique position of being just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the South’s best cities, beaches, and forests. Make North Charleston your home and enjoy sweet Southern hospitality all year long!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Charleston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Charleston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Charleston is at Clement Crossing Apartments listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Charleston Apartment is $885 at Ellevate St. Ives.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Charleston is starting from $1,025 at Icon @ Park Circle.

What is the most affordable North Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Barony Place Apartments at Horizon Village and starts from $1,250.

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