Cheap Homes for Rent in South Charleston, WV from $600 (17 Rentals)

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South Charleston, WV Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Charleston, WV is a 1 Bed unit found at Solon Court Apartments in the St Albans Cross Lanes neighborhood priced from $550. Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier) in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Solon Court ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$550
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Grandview Pointe (Patriot on the Grand)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$802
Parkview Terrace (Patriot Terrace)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Charleston, WV

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Charleston area is the $1.09 price per square foot 4Bed2.5Bath Model at The Oaks Apartments in the in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value South Charleston apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Parkview Terrace (Patriot Terrace) starting at $819 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Outer S Charleston Kanawha City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oaks Apartments4Bed2.5Bath4BR,2.5BA$1.09
Parkview Terrace (Patriot Terrace)2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.88
154 5th Ave, Unit A154 5th Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
619 Maryland Ave, Unit 619.5619 Maryland Ave1BR,1BA$0.81
LYNNELLE LANDING APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Southmoor HillsGarden Type G2BR,1BA$1.32
Grandview Pointe (Patriot on the Grand)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
1003 W Virginia Ave, Unit A1003 W Virginia AveStudio ,1BA$1.18
Greenbrier Gardens (Patriot Greenbrier)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Solon Court ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Charleston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Charleston?

There are currently 155 Apartments for Rent in South Charleston, WV with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,888. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Charleston ranging from $600 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Charleston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Charleston ranges from $600 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,266.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Charleston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Charleston range from $1,071 to $2,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,201.

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