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

The median Charleston, SC rent is $2,386 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 2,832 apartments for rent on the Zillow platform in Charleston, which fluctuated 1.45% 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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$1,963 - $4,433
1 - 2 beds | 11 units available
MAA James Island
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$1,274 - $1,932
1 - 2 beds | 21 units available
The Magnolia by Trion Living
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$1,628 - $3,818
1 - 2 beds | 18 units available
MAA Hampton Pointe
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$1,970 - $9,469
Studio - 3 beds | 22 units available
The Port House
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$1,550
2 beds, 1.5 baths
Townhouse Village
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$2,258 - $3,029
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1 - 3 beds | 21 units available
Hamlet Maybank - Homes & Townhomes for Rent
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$2,301 - $2,626
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2 - 3 beds | 12 units available
Reve on the Creek
Apt building in Johns Island, SC
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$1,155 - $1,875
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1 - 3 beds
West Wind Apartments
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$1,665 - $2,730
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Studio - 2 beds | 11 units available
Overlook Point
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$1,891 - $10.5k
Studio - 3 beds | 17 units available
Central Island Square
Apt building in Daniel Island, SC
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$1,772 - $3,193
1 - 3 beds | 8 units available
Proximity Residences Charleston
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$2,070 - $4,462
1 - 2 beds | 6 units available
King and Co Charleston
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$1,509 - $3,369
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1 - 3 beds | 9 units available
1000 West
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$2,499 - $5,999
2 - 3 beds | 2 units available
655 East Bay
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$1,847 - $2,982
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1 - 3 beds | 16 units available
The Avenues at Verdier Pointe
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$1,652 - $2,416
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Studio - 2 beds | 17 units available
Newbrook Point Hope
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$2,362 - $5,543
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Studio - 2 beds | 31 units available
10 WestEdge
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$1,900 - $5,280
Studio - 2 beds | 13 units available
511 Meeting
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$1,432 - $3,856
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1 - 2 beds | 14 units available
Overture West Ashley 55+ Apartment Homes
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The Palms Apartments
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$2,176 - $4,353
1 - 2 beds | 14 units available
Foundry Point
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$3,079 - $5,055
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Studio - 2 beds | 7 units available
The Guild
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$1,687 - $2,355
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1 - 2 beds | 10 units available
Parker Point
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$1,834 - $2,549
1 - 3 beds | 14 units available
The Heyward Apartments
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$1,855 - $5,410
1 - 3 beds | 15 units available
Wharf 7
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$1,240
1 bed, 1 bath | 1 unit available
Bulls Creek
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$1,965 - $2,949
1 - 2 beds | 3 units available
The Porter
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$1,993 - $3,458
Studio - 2 beds | 18 units available
Element 29
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$1,275 - $1,900
1 - 3 beds
Spanish Oaks
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$1,712 - $2,531
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Studio - 2 beds | 18 units available
Goddard Point Hope
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MAA James Island

The Magnolia by Trion Living

MAA Hampton Pointe

The Port House

Townhouse Village

Hamlet Maybank - Homes & Townhomes for Rent

Reve on the Creek

West Wind Apartments

Overlook Point

Central Island Square

Proximity Residences Charleston

King and Co Charleston

1000 West

655 East Bay

The Avenues at Verdier Pointe

Newbrook Point Hope

10 WestEdge

511 Meeting

Overture West Ashley 55+ Apartment Homes

The Palms Apartments

Foundry Point

The Guild

Parker Point

The Heyward Apartments

Wharf 7

Bulls Creek

The Porter

Element 29

Spanish Oaks

Goddard Point Hope