What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Charleston, SC?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Charleston. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Charleston, SC?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Charleston. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Charleston. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC from $860

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Charleston, SC?

There are 2,603 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Ashley Oaks, Charleston, SC 29407
$860+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 12 units available
Ashley OaksCharleston, SC 29407
Price Drop
Call(843) 351-1385
Magnolia Downs, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,099+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 36 units available
Magnolia DownsCharleston, SC 29407
New Today
Call(843) 977-3912
Summit Place, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,160+ /mo
Studio - 5 beds · 31 units available
Summit PlaceCharleston, SC 29403
Special Offer
Call(864) 383-9452
Pinecrest Greene, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,194+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 3 units available
Pinecrest GreeneCharleston, SC 29407
Call(843) 350-9542
Bulls Creek, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,201+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 753 - 1,145 sq ft
Bulls CreekCharleston, SC 29414
Palmilla 228, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,229+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 7 units available
Palmilla 228Charleston, SC 29407
Special Offer
Middleton Cove, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,235+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Middleton CoveCharleston, SC 29414
New Today
Pebble Creek Apartments, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,250/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Pebble Creek ApartmentsCharleston, SC 29407
Hampton West, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,250/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 432 sq ft
Hampton WestCharleston, SC 29403
The Palms Apartments, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,258+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 20 units available
The Palms ApartmentsCharleston, SC 29407
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Spanish Oaks, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,275+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 702 - 1,300 sq ft
Spanish OaksCharleston, SC 29407
Kings Crossing, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,322+ /mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
Kings CrossingCharleston, SC 29403
Radcliffe Manor, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,350/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
Radcliffe ManorCharleston, SC 29403
Palmetto Square, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,375+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 units available
Palmetto SquareCharleston, SC 29407
Marsh View Place, Johns Island, SC 29455
$1,392/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,100 sq ft
Marsh View PlaceJohns Island, SC 29455
Sabal Palms, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,415+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 13 units available
Sabal PalmsCharleston, SC 29414
New Today
Planters Trace, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,415+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Planters TraceCharleston, SC 29414
Special Offer
The Jaunt, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,431+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 21 units available
The JauntCharleston, SC 29407
New Today
1800 Ashley West Apartments, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,440+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
1800 Ashley West ApartmentsCharleston, SC 29407
The Preserve at Essex Farms, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,445+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 28 units available
The Preserve at Essex FarmsCharleston, SC 29414
Price Drop
The Lily At West Ashley, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,450/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
The Lily At West AshleyCharleston, SC 29407
61 Vandy, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,454+ /mo
3 - 4 beds · 4 units available
61 VandyCharleston, SC 29403
$10 Off
Hoffler Place, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,460+ /mo
Studio - 5 beds · 17 units available
Hoffler PlaceCharleston, SC 29403
$10 Off
17 South Apartments, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,461+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 23 units available
17 South ApartmentsCharleston, SC 29414
1 Month Free
The Avenues of West Ashley, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,464+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 14 units available
The Avenues of West AshleyCharleston, SC 29414
New Today
Meeting Street Lofts, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,475+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 43 units available
Meeting Street LoftsCharleston, SC 29403
New Today
Ashley River Apartments, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,493+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
Ashley River ApartmentsCharleston, SC 29414
Accent Overlook, Charleston, SC 29492
$1,500+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 9 units available
Accent OverlookCharleston, SC 29492
New Today
Ashley Lakehouse, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,553+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 11 units available
Ashley LakehouseCharleston, SC 29414
New Today
The Merchant, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,570+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 21 units available
The MerchantCharleston, SC 29403
New Today
Cooper River Farms, Charleston, SC 29492
$1,573+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 32 units available
Cooper River FarmsCharleston, SC 29492
New Today
Atlantic At Grand Oaks, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,588+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 21 units available
Atlantic At Grand OaksCharleston, SC 29414
New Today
Heron Reserve, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,606+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 9 units available
Heron ReserveCharleston, SC 29414
1 Month Free
Oakside Apartments, Johns Island, SC 29455
$1,612/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,250 sq ft
Oakside ApartmentsJohns Island, SC 29455
2103 Rondo St, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,623/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
2103 Rondo StCharleston, SC 29414
West Wind Apartments, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,625+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 1,037 - 1,100 sq ft
West Wind ApartmentsCharleston, SC 29407
Overlook Point, Charleston, SC 29492
$1,626+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 17 units available
Overlook PointCharleston, SC 29492
New Today
Bees Ferry, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,633+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 16 units available
Bees FerryCharleston, SC 29414
$1,000 Off
Parker Point, Charleston, SC 29492
$1,640+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 12 units available
Parker PointCharleston, SC 29492
New Today
1000 West, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,657+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 14 units available
1000 WestCharleston, SC 29414
New Today