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Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC

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Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC. 132 Rentals Available
  • a dining room with a table and chairs and a living room
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    31 Laurens Street, Charleston, SC 29401
    STUDIO $2,895+
    1 BED $3,395+
    2 BEDS $5,984+

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    511 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
    STUDIO $1,870+
    1 BED $1,960+
    2 BEDS $2,655+
  • a kitchen with wooden floors and stainless steel appliances
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    126 Logan Street, Charleston, SC 29401
    4 BEDS $4,000
  • 49 Chapel Street 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    49 Chapel Street, Charleston, SC 29403
    2 BEDS $2,100+
  • an old with a balcony and a fence
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    46 1/2 VANDERHORST STREET, CHARLESTON, SC 29403
    1 BED $1,200
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  • a living room with blue walls and chairs and a table with chairs
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    655 East Bay, Charleston, SC 29403
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    2 BEDS $3,035
  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    441 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
    STUDIO $2,034+
    1 BED $2,153+
    2 BEDS $3,044+
  • A small house with a red door and a tree in front.
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    107 NASSAU STREET, CHARLESTON, SC 29403
    2 BEDS $2,200
  • A living room with a blue couch and a painting on the wall.
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    40 Bee St, Charleston, SC 29403
    2 BEDS $3,500
  • A modern living room with a grey couch, a white coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
    3 days ago

    40 Bee St, Charleston, SC 29403
    2 BEDS $3,500
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a refrigerator
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    40 Bee St, Charleston, SC 29403
    2 BEDS $1,800+
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  • A kitchen with a granite counter top and stainless steel appliances.
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    89 Hanover Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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  • A kitchen with a white refrigerator and brown cabinets.
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    #4, Charleston, SC 29414
    2 BEDS $1,300
  • 196 Nassau Street 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    196 Nassau Street, Charleston, SC 29403
    3 BEDS $2,700
  • a house with a porch and stairs in front of it
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    555 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403
    2 BEDS $2,015
  • a living room with couches and chairs and large windows
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    577 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
    STUDIO $1,724+
    1 BED $1,965+
    2 BEDS $2,715
  • an apartment building with cars parked in front of it
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    723 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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    2 BEDS $1,248
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  • a view of the roof of a building from above
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    333 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403
    2 BEDS $2,310
  • a kitchen with white appliances and a refrigerator
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    2 Dingle Street, Charleston, SC 29403
    3 BEDS $2,315
  • a living room with blue furniture and a painting on the wall
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    287 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403
    STUDIO $1,838+
    1 BED $1,735+
    2 BEDS $2,477+
  • a living room with a white cabinet and a chair
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    23 N. TRACY STREET, CHARLESTON, SC 29403
    3 BEDS $2,515
  • a yellow house with stairs and a fence
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    18 DEWEY STREET, CHARLESTON, SC 29403
    2 BEDS $2,300
  • the front of a house with a cracked driveway and a white door
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    475 HUGER STREET, CHARLESTON, SC 29403
    2 BEDS $1,000+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    651 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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    1 BED $2,016
  • A living room with a brown couch and a rug.
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    180 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    1 BED $3,515+
    2 BEDS $3,760+
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Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC have increased by 10.17% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,771 to $4,154.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,743, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC is $4,154.

Average rent in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC

$4,154/mo Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC is around $4,154.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC?

    A share of 24% of apartments in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC have the cheapest rents between $2,501-$3,000. Around 76% of Downtown Charleston's apartments have monthly rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC (76%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Charleston, SC

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    Walker's Paradise
    43 /100
    Some Transit
    82 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 90, Transit Score®: 43, Bike Score®: 82

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC last updated?

    Prices and availability in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC were last updated on 26 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC?

    The best apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC is: Society at Laurens.

    What is the average rent in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC?

    The average rent in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC is $3,805.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC is between $2,895 and $4,234.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC is between $3,395 and $6,538.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC is between $6,164 and $12,179.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC is between $2,895 and $11,955.

    What type of rental buildings are in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC?

    In Downtown Charleston 43% of the housing is rented out compared to 57% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 30% of Downtown Charleston’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 55% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

    Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC demographics

    • 9,210Total Population
    • 5,192 Female
      4,018 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC has 9,210 residents, 5,192 women and 4,018 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Charleston’s population is 34.

    Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC households

    • 1,800 Family
      2,287 Non-family
    • 491 Children
      3,596 No Children
    • 4,087Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $90,074Median Household Income

    There is a total of 4,087 households in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC. Of these, 491 have children and 3,596 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,800 family households and 2,287 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Charleston is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Charleston equals $90,074, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,157.

    Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC have no high school education, 12% went to high-school, and 26% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 31% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 26% hold a Graduate Degree.

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