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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC

225 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC. 225 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $600

  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black dishwasher.
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    1919 ENGLISH STREET, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405
    1 BED $500
    3 BEDS $1,900

Apartments Under $800

  • A pink building with a grey door and window.
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    2023 REYNOLDS AVE, N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
    STUDIO $700+
    1 BED $1,350

Apartments Under $900

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a workspace with a desk and a chair in a living room
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    2070 Mcmillan Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
    STUDIO $999+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a yellow house with a brown roof
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    936 MAGNOLIA ROAD, CHARLESTON, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,000
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a sink
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    1815 Clement Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
    STUDIO $1,095+
    1 BED $1,150

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with a couch and a chair
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    1704 N. Woodmere Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,300
    2 BEDS $1,375+
  • a living room filled with furniture and a window
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    1645 N. Woodmere Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,300
    2 BEDS $1,375+
  • a white kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    1 day ago

    1724 Ashley Hall Road, Charleston, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,300
    2 BEDS $1,600
  • a living room with a black leather couch and a glass table
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    311 Royal Palm Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,335
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with blue couches and a table with chairs
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    1850 Ashley Crossing Lane, Charleston, SC 29414
    1 BED $1,349+
    2 BEDS $1,475+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1840 Carriage Lane, Charleston, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,349+
    2 BEDS $1,392+
    3 BEDS $1,600+
  • A small house with a porch and a mailbox on the right side.
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    1150 5TH AVENUE, CHARLESTON, SC 29407
    2 BEDS $1,400
  • a living room with a dining room table and a couch
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    1 Westchase Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,523+
    2 BEDS $1,423+
  • A living room with a blue couch and a ceiling fan.
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    2021 Proximity Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
    1 BED $1,440+
    2 BEDS $1,800+
    3 BEDS $1,845+
  • the front yard of a house with a lawn and trees
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    1900 Hazelwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,465
  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    2222 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
    1 BED $1,475+
    2 BEDS $1,708+
    3 BEDS $1,992+
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  • A silver car is parked in front of a two-story house.
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    1906 NORWOOD STREET, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405
    3 BEDS $1,500
  • a living room with a fireplace and a couch
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    2225 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC 29414
    1 BED $1,551+
    2 BEDS $1,605+
  • a large living room with couches and chairs and a dining room with a table
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    1 day ago

    301 Seaport Lane, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
    STUDIO $1,553+
    1 BED $1,708+
    2 BEDS $2,468+
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    3202 Coastal Grass Way, Charleston, SC 29414
    1 BED $1,636+
    2 BEDS $1,950+
    3 BEDS $2,308+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    Today

    1052 Shadow Arbor Cir, Charleston, SC 29414
    1 BED $1,790+
    2 BEDS $1,663+
    3 BEDS $2,215+
  • 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
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    651 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,016

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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charleston, SC?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,248 and $4,264.

How many cheap rentals are available in Charleston, SC on RentCafe?

There are 186 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Charleston, SC were last updated on 25 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Charleston, SC?

The average Charleston, SC cheap apartment size is 901 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Charleston, SC?

Cheap apartments in Charleston, SC are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Charleston, SC?

A cheap apartment in Charleston, SC offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Charleston, SC? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Charleston, SC has never been easier. We feature 225 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Charleston, SC average. What is a cheap rent in Charleston, SC? The average apartment rent in Charleston is $2,051 per month so any rental south of $1,641 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Charleston, SC rents go as low as $500/mo.

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