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Harleston Village Charleston, SC

A historic Charleston neighborhood brimming with history and charm

Historic University Walkable

A residential neighborhood located in the heart of Charleston, historic Harleston Village's residents enjoy tree-lined streets with some homes for rent dating back to the 1700s. Pedestrian and bicycle-friendly Harleston Village makes it easy for residents to walk to small businesses, medical services, and small grocery stores from their homes. Individuals interested in pursuing a higher education attend the picturesque College of Charleston, situated in this neighborhood.

There’s a number of unique dining options that feed both area residents and students of CofC. For outdoor recreation, Colonial Lake Park welcomes residents to run, stroll, bicycle, and enjoy views of the water. Across the street from the park, Moultrie Playground provides public tennis courts. Harleston Village sits on Charleston Harbor, so boating enthusiasts frequent the nearby marina, featuring floating docks that accommodate yachts and other watercraft.

For outdoor recreation, Colonial Lake Park welcomes residents to run, stroll, bicycle, and enjoy views of the water. Across the street from the park, Moultrie Playground provides public tennis courts. Harleston Village sits on Charleston Harbor, so boating enthusiasts frequent the nearby marina, featuring floating docks that accommodate yachts and other watercraft.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Harleston Village is $2,148 for a studio, $4,280 for one bedroom, $6,727 for two bedrooms, and $6,806 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harleston Village has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 532 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,148/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 789 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,280/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,337 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,727/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 2,076 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,806/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Charleston Museum
  • Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
  • Tiedemann Park Nature Center
  • South Carolina Aquarium
  • McLeod Plantation Historic Site

Airports

  • Charleston AFB/International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.