The Watch on Shem Creek
997 Johnnie Dodds Blvd,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
$1,710 - $2,860
1-2 Beds
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, SC Area Guide
The most pleasant suburban paradise on South Carolina’s coast
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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina sits across the Cooper River from Charleston, offering coastal living with easy city access. This waterfront community features diverse housing options, from properties along Shem Creek to homes in the Old Village district. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,084 monthly and two-bedroom units around $2,508.
The town's Shem Creek area draws residents to its waterfront restaurants and outdoor activities, where you can observe local shrimp boats or explore the waterways by paddle board. Patriots Point, featuring the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier museum, stands as a prominent landmark, while the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge provides direct access to downtown Charleston.
Mount Pleasant seamlessly combines historic architecture with contemporary development. The Old Village preserves some of the area's earliest structures, including the Hibben House from 1755. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Palmetto Islands County Park's boardwalks and recreation areas. As South Carolina's fourth-largest municipality, Mount Pleasant maintains its coastal character while offering convenient access to shopping at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and the Market at Oakland. The rental market remains competitive, with three-bedroom units showing a 2.63% increase year over year.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Mount Pleasant, SC is $1,788 for a studio, $2,059 for one bedroom, $2,507 for two bedrooms, and $2,940 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Pleasant has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,059/month
782 Sq Ft
House
$4,320/month
1,701 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,994/month
951 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,452/month
1,779 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mount Pleasant, SC is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
47
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
1
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
48
/ 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.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
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East Cooper Montessori Charter
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
- Palmetto Islands County Park
- Isle of Palms County Park
- The Center for Birds of Prey
- Fort Moultrie National Monument
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.