Ladson

Residents of Ladson enjoy the Downtown Summerville Museum Courtyard.
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park Disc Golf Course
Downtown Summerville is a draw for Ladson nieghbors.
Ladson Piggly Wiggly is convenient grocery spot.
New developments have popped up all over Ladson.

Ladson, SC Area Guide

Get the small-town environment just minutes outside Charleston

College Commuter Fair Military Nature Outdoors Golf

Follow I-26 about 16 miles northwest of Charleston and you’ll discover the charming town of Ladson. In addition to short commutes into the city, Ladson provides natural beauty and a busy shopping district. It is located near Charleston Southern University, a private Southern Baptist liberal arts school. Ladson is home to Exchange Park, a large events center that hosts the Coastal Carolina Fair every October.

Apartments in Ladson provide a cozy setting near Francis Marion National Forest and within easy access of some of the region’s most famous beaches, including Folly Beach, less than 30 miles away. Residents are also close to Joint Base Charleston, home to the 628th Air Base Wing. In addition to the shops and restaurants located along State Road S-8-62, the Coastal Carolina Flea Market, located off Market Road, provides more than 1,000 booths and is considered the Charleston area’s only true flea market.

Explore the City

Downtown Summerville is a draw for Ladson nieghbors.

Ladson Piggly Wiggly is convenient grocery spot.

New developments have popped up all over Ladson.

Two Keys Tavern pool tables offer fun and a social life option in Ladson.

Discover nature and friendly wildlife at Sangaree Duck Park in Summerville, SC.

Enjoy some live music in the park near Ladson.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Ladson, SC is $1,352 for a studio, $1,490 for one bedroom, $1,694 for two bedrooms, and $1,974 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ladson has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,490/month
732 Sq Ft
House
$2,439/month
1,725 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ladson, SC is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

23 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Joseph R. Pye Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

College Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Ladson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Oakbrook Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Oakbrook Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

College Park Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Sangaree Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
  • Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
  • Cypress Gardens
  • Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

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 February 2026.