Apartments for Rent in North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC

Prices and availability in North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC were last updated on 14 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC are: Legends at Charleston Park, The Isley at Windsor Hill, Canopy at the Element, Silvana Oaks and Appian Way.

The average rent in North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC is $1,618.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC is between $1,279 and $5,606.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC is between $1,425 and $5,824.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in North Charleston, Dorchester County, SC is between $1,377 and $7,391.

In North Charleston, 50% of the residents are renting compared to 50% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of North Charleston's rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in North Charleston are about 16 years old, on average. Of these, 84% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in North Charleston are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 32% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 50% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.