Affordable Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC from $897

Magnolia Downs, Charleston, SC 29407
$897 - $1,995
1 - 3 beds · 63 units available
Magnolia DownsCharleston, SC 29407
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The Jaunt, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,006 - $3,370
1 - 3 beds · 20 units available
The JauntCharleston, SC 29407
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The Magnolia by Trion Living, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,059 - $2,042
1 - 2 beds · 31 units available
The Magnolia by Trion LivingCharleston, SC 29407
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874 Colony Dr #B23, Charleston, SC 29407
$2,350
2 beds · 1 bath · 734 sq ft
874 Colony Dr #B23Charleston, SC 29407View units
Marsh View Place, Johns Island, SC 29455
$1,127 - $1,587
2 - 3 beds · 7 units available
Marsh View PlaceJohns Island, SC 29455
West Wind Apartments, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,155 - $1,875
1 - 3 beds · 6 units available
West Wind ApartmentsCharleston, SC 29407
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2107 Rondo St #104, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,175
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
2107 Rondo St #104Charleston, SC 29414View units
Pinecrest Greene, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,194 - $1,417
1 - 3 beds · 5 units available
Pinecrest GreeneCharleston, SC 29407
The Palms Apartments, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,210 - $2,116
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
The Palms ApartmentsCharleston, SC 29407
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Kings Crossing, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,248
2 beds · 1 units available
Kings CrossingCharleston, SC 29403
1800 Ashley West Apartments, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,250 - $1,599
1 - 2 beds · 9 units available
1800 Ashley West ApartmentsCharleston, SC 29407
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Hampton West, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,250
Studio · 1 units available
Hampton WestCharleston, SC 29403
636 Cashew St #B, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,250
2 beds · 1 bath · 825 sq ft
636 Cashew St #BCharleston, SC 29407
Ashley Oaks, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,271 - $2,860
2 - 3 beds · 16 units available
Ashley OaksCharleston, SC 29407
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Spanish Oaks, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,275 - $1,900
1 - 3 beds · 4 units available
Spanish OaksCharleston, SC 29407
53 Cypress St #B, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,300
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
53 Cypress St #BCharleston, SC 29403
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Middleton Cove, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,335 - $1,680
1 - 2 beds · 13 units available
Middleton CoveCharleston, SC 29414
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2494 Etiwan Ave #L4, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,500
1 bed · 1 bath · 662 sq ft
2494 Etiwan Ave #L4Charleston, SC 29414View units
Radcliffe Manor, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,350
2 beds · 1 units available
Radcliffe ManorCharleston, SC 29403
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Ashley River Apartments, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,355 - $2,233
1 - 2 beds · 13 units available
Ashley River ApartmentsCharleston, SC 29414
Palmetto Square, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,375 - $1,450
1 - 2 beds · 16 units available
Palmetto SquareCharleston, SC 29407
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Sabal Palms, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,385 - $2,035
1 - 3 beds · 9 units available
Sabal PalmsCharleston, SC 29414
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Planters Trace, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,390 - $1,675
1 - 2 beds · 17 units available
Planters TraceCharleston, SC 29414
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The Preserve at Essex Farms, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,414 - $2,489
1 - 3 beds · 27 units available
The Preserve at Essex FarmsCharleston, SC 29414
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1730 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,450
2 beds · 1 bath · 964 sq ft
1730 Raoul Wallenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
The Lily At West Ashley, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,450 - $1,475
2 beds · 4 units available
The Lily At West AshleyCharleston, SC 29407
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639 Sequoia St #B, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,450
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
639 Sequoia St #BCharleston, SC 29407
Accent Overlook, Charleston, SC 29492
$1,500 - $2,090
1 - 2 beds · 13 units available
Accent OverlookCharleston, SC 29492
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847 Rutledge Ave #B, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,500
Studio · 1 bath
847 Rutledge Ave #BCharleston, SC 29403
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21 Thomas Street, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,500
1 bed · 1 units available
21 Thomas StreetCharleston, SC 29403
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The Avenues of West Ashley, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,521 - $4,780
1 - 2 beds · 17 units available
The Avenues of West AshleyCharleston, SC 29414
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1556 Kemper Ave #A, Charleston, SC 29412
$1,525
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
1556 Kemper Ave #ACharleston, SC 29412
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1611 Jessamine Rd #1C, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,530
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
1611 Jessamine Rd #1CCharleston, SC 29407
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68 Nassau St, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,533
2 beds · 2 units available
68 Nassau StCharleston, SC 29403
111 Drake St #A, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,550
1 bed · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
111 Drake St #ACharleston, SC 29403
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The Avenues at Verdier Pointe, Charleston, SC 29414
$1,564 - $2,954
1 - 3 beds · 19 units available
The Avenues at Verdier PointeCharleston, SC 29414
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MAA Hampton Pointe, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,593 - $3,838
1 - 2 beds · 14 units available
MAA Hampton PointeCharleston, SC 29407
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1840 Dillway St, Charleston, SC 29407
$1,595
2 beds · 1 bath · 780 sq ft
1840 Dillway StCharleston, SC 29407
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Hoffler Place, Charleston, SC 29403
$1,596
4 beds · 5 units available
Hoffler PlaceCharleston, SC 29403
989 Encampment Rd #B, Charleston, SC 29412
$1,600
2 beds · 1 bath · 825 sq ft
989 Encampment Rd #BCharleston, SC 29412

Charleston Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

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

There are 2,984 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

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 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 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.

About Charleston

Thinking of moving to Charleston, South Carolina? Here's what you need to know.

Many people picture Charleston, South Carolina, as a historic city of cobblestone streets, friendly locals, historic homes and horse-drawn carriages. While all of this is true, Charleston is a lot more than just an homage to the past; it is a swiftly growing city of progress and opportunity.

Who's There?

People joke about the "blue bloods" of Charleston - and, indeed, many families have been in the area for generations - but nowadays, locals range from "Yankee transplants" to hip college students and everything in between. A host of large companies have found a home in Charleston's metropolitan area in recent years, including Boeing, Google and Volvo. As of the 2020 Census, the Charleston county population hovered near 410,000. The College of Charleston, one of the nation's oldest public institutions, keeps downtown Charleston humming, along with a bevy of locals and tourists from around the globe.

What's Around?

The "peninsula" is what some people call the city itself, but many refer to the metro area collectively as Charleston, the Low country or the tri-county. Communities to the north of Charleston such as Summerville and North Charleston boost the area's economy by providing a home to larger companies. Meanwhile, the peninsula and surrounding affluent areas, including Mt. Pleasant and the beach communities, are known for an array of independent businesses and unique restaurants. You'll probably want a car in Charleston, unless you happen to live and work downtown. Navigating Interstate 26 can prove challenging, and while CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority) offers bus routes, most locals prefer their own automobiles. In recent years, however, bike paths have become more common; local groups such as Charleston Moves are popular among bike activists who want to make their voices heard.

What Do You Do?

Some of the city's most popular events take place in the spring: the Cooper River Bridge Run, Spoleto Festival USA and The BB&T Wine + Food Festival all kick off the season of tourism and warm weather. But Charleston's calendar is stocked year-round with cultural events, festivals and reasons to get the gang together. Locals enjoy outdoor activities such as boating, beaching and hanging out in numerous parks. And the culinary scene, which has recently gained national attention, boasts a wide variety of cuisine from award-winning chefs.