How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Charleston, SC?

The median Charleston, SC rent is $2,292 which is above the national median rent of $1,469. In addition to the rent cost, you need to also account for costs of basic utilities consisting of water, garbage, electric and natural gas. Check with your local Charleston utilities for estimates.

How many Apartments are available now in Charleston, SC?

There are currently 2,849 apartments for rent on the Zillow platform in Charleston, which fluctuated 0.22% over the past 30-days.

How does HotPads make it easier to find an apartment in Charleston, SC?

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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$1,816 - $2,742
1 - 2 beds | 12 units available
The Beckett
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$1,595 - $3,045
1 - 2 beds | 21 units available
Founders Yard
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$1,335 - $1,630
1 - 2 beds | 11 units available
Middleton Cove
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$2,118 - $3,709
1 - 3 beds | 24 units available
Spyglass Seaside
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$2,678
3 beds, 2 baths | 1 unit available
Riverland Woods
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$1,825 - $5,490
Studio - 3 beds | 10 units available
The Standard
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$1,568 - $3,898
1 - 2 beds | 23 units available
MAA Hampton Pointe
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$1,600 - $2,000
2 - 3 beds | 8 units available
Planters Trace
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$1,129 - $2,262
1 - 3 beds | 12 units available
Ashley Oaks
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$1,713 - $3,298
1 - 3 beds | 15 units available
Sweetwater Apartments
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$1,199 - $1,450
2 - 3 beds, 1 bath
1385 Ashley River Rd
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$1,899 - $4,480
1 - 3 beds | 13 units available
Aventon Pearl
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$1,699 - $2,611
1 - 3 beds | 12 units available
Grande Oaks Parc
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$1,733 - $2,327
1 - 3 beds | 12 units available
The Apartments at Shade Tree
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$2,190 - $15.7k
Studio - 2 beds | 19 units available
The Charleigh
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$2,175 - $2,728
2 - 3 beds | 9 units available
Covey Homes Clements Ferry
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$1,250 - $1,599
1 - 2 beds | 14 units available
1800 Ashley West Apartments
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$1,885 - $3,187
Studio - 2 beds | 10 units available
Caroline
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$2,028 - $3,299
Studio - 2 beds | 9 units available
Cormac
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$2,030 - $3,291
1 - 2 beds | 4 units available
The Ashley Apartments
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$1,636 - $3,833
Studio - 2 beds | 21 units available
Central Island Square
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$1,750 - $1,900
2 beds, 1.5 baths | 3 units available
Mulberry Pond
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$1,742 - $2,555
1 - 3 beds | 22 units available
Harper Place at Bees Ferry
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$1,695 - $1,930
1 - 2 beds | 4 units available
Charthouse at James Island
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$1,248 - $2,175
1 - 2 beds | 14 units available
The Magnolia by Trion Living
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$1,144 - $3,962
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1 - 3 beds | 16 units available
The Jaunt
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$1,787 - $2,385
1 - 2 beds | 10 units available
The Heyward Apartments
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$1,235 - $3,028
2 - 3 beds | 4 units available
The Palms Apartments
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$1,395 - $2,309
1 - 2 beds | 13 units available
Preserve at Essex Farms
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$1,827 - $2,594
1 - 2 beds | 2 units available
Sawgrass Apartments
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The Beckett

Founders Yard

Middleton Cove

Spyglass Seaside

Riverland Woods

The Standard

MAA Hampton Pointe

Planters Trace

Ashley Oaks

Sweetwater Apartments

1385 Ashley River Rd

Aventon Pearl

Grande Oaks Parc

The Apartments at Shade Tree

The Charleigh

Covey Homes Clements Ferry

1800 Ashley West Apartments

Caroline

Cormac

The Ashley Apartments

Central Island Square

Mulberry Pond

Harper Place at Bees Ferry

Charthouse at James Island

The Magnolia by Trion Living

The Jaunt

The Heyward Apartments

The Palms Apartments

Preserve at Essex Farms

Sawgrass Apartments