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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC. 293 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with a table and chairs and windows
    Today

    7910 Crossroads Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $995+
    2 BEDS $1,295

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    Today

    6600 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,025+
    2 BEDS $1,150+
    3 BEDS $1,529
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a sink
    Today

    1815 Clement Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
    STUDIO $1,050
    1 BED $1,150

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1900 Waverly Place Lane, North Charleston, SC 29418
    1 BED $1,107+
    2 BEDS $1,332+
    3 BEDS $1,919+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    6000 Mabeline Rd, Hanahan, SC 29410
    1 BED $1,149+
    2 BEDS $1,359+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    Today

    2561 Fassitt Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
    1 BED $1,250+
  • a living room with a dining room table and a couch
    Today

    1 Westchase Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,268+
    2 BEDS $1,543+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    7927 St. Ives Road, Charleston, SC 29406
    1 BED $1,284+
    2 BEDS $1,491+
    3 BEDS $1,603+

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room filled with furniture and a window
    Today

    1645 N. Woodmere Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,300
    2 BEDS $1,375+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair
    Today

    1704 N. Woodmere Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,300
    2 BEDS $1,375+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1735 Ashley Hall Rd., Charleston, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,390+
    2 BEDS $1,585+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1840 Carriage Lane, Charleston, SC 29407
    1 BED $1,390+
    2 BEDS $1,525+
    3 BEDS $1,820+

Apartments Under $1,500

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1405 Long Grove Dr, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
    STUDIO $1,476+
    1 BED $1,726+
    2 BEDS $1,708+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a blue rug
    Today

    2235 Ashley Crossing Drive, Charleston, SC 29414
    1 BED $1,501+
    2 BEDS $1,739+
  • a living room with a couch and two chairs
    Today

    1052 Shadow Arbor Cir, Charleston, SC 29414
    1 BED $1,595+
    2 BEDS $1,690+
    3 BEDS $1,955+
  • an empty living room with a ceiling fan and a window
    Today

    5744 HOOVER AVENUE, HANAHAN, SC 29410
    3 BEDS $1,615
  • a swimming pool with chairs and umbrellas and a building in the background
    Today

    550 Harbor Cove Lane, Charleston, SC 29412
    1 BED $1,618+
    2 BEDS $2,048+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a couch
    Today

    2225 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC 29414
    1 BED $1,667+
    2 BEDS $1,776+
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    1600 Belle Point Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
    1 BED $1,725+
    2 BEDS $2,155+
    3 BEDS $2,735+
  • a large living room with couches and chairs and a dining room with a table
    Today

    301 Seaport Lane, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
    STUDIO $1,813+
    1 BED $1,863+
    2 BEDS $2,628+
  • a rendering of a tall brick building with a street in front of it
    Today

    651 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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    1 BED $1,831
  • a swimming pool with chairs and chairs around it
    Today

    2222 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,894+
    3 BEDS $2,050+
  • 1421 Shucker Circle Suite 1112 Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1421 Shucker Circle Suite 1112, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
    STUDIO $1,939+
    1 BED $2,317+
    2 BEDS $3,082+
  • a living room with a black leather couch and a glass table
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    311 Royal Palm Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
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  • the front yard of a house with a lawn and trees
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    1900 Hazelwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
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Getting around in Charleston, SC

2 /100
Car-Dependent
28 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 2, Bike Score®: 28

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,253 and $4,643.

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

There are 183 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Charleston, SC were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

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

The average Charleston, SC cheap apartment size is 913 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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The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 293 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 $2,037 per month so any rental south of $1,629 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Charleston, SC rents go as low as $995/mo.

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