Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, SC from $300 (238 Rentals)

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property at 5343 Tidewater Dr

$900

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$900
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$900

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 16

5343 Tidewater Dr

North CharlestonSC29420

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property at 7621 Selma St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7621 Selma St

North CharlestonSC29420

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The Willow
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$1,462 - $2,226
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The Willow

7580 Plantation RdNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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property at 4040 Cedars Pkwy

$1,475

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$1,475
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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 31

4040 Cedars Pkwy

North CharlestonSC29420
property at 2181 Eleanor Dr

$1,495

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2181 Eleanor Dr

North CharlestonSC29406

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property at 4060 Cedars Pkwy

$1,525

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$1,525
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$1,525

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4060 Cedars Pkwy

North CharlestonSC29420
property at 4062 Cedars Pkwy

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4062 Cedars Pkwy

North CharlestonSC29420

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in North Charleston, SC

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026

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$2,895$1,00019

Cheapest Available North Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Peppertree Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $840. Ellevate St. Ives in the Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $946. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$840
Ellevate St. IvesA1 - A1BR,1BA$946
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Grandview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,008
Ivey Creek ApartmentsSavannah2BR,1BA$1,009
Bradley Square Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Waverly PlaceThe Meadow – A11BR,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, SC

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Charleston area is the $1.29 price per square foot Rosemary Model at Covey Homes Wescott in the in the Summerville neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value North Charleston apartment is the Two Bedroom, One and Half Bath (BTH) Model at KRC Northlake starting at $1,275 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the West Ashley 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.
Covey Homes WescottRosemary3BR,2.5BA$1.29
KRC NorthlakeTwo Bedroom, One and Half Bath (BTH)2BR,1.5BA$1.16
KRC Chester Place2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Patriots Place Townhomes2 Bed/1.5Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Crowfield Greene1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1.19
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
KRC Edgetwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.10

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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!

North Charleston, SC
Population: 113,237

Ranked #258

in US Census Population by City

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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 The Teale Navy Yard listed at $1,099.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Charleston Apartment is $840 at Peppertree Apartments.

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 $880 at Peppertree Apartments.

What is the most affordable North Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Charleston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Icon @ Park Circle and starts from $1,300.

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