Palmetto Exchange
3340 Shipley St,
Ladson, SC 29456
$1,445 - $2,025
1-3 Beds
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
Charleston Southern University - Charleston, SC
Area Guide
The Buccaneers pursue faith in learning, leading, and serving
Suburban
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Private
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Baptist
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Liberal Arts
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Buccaneers
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Charleston Southern University is a private, Southern Baptist university that began in 1964. CSU is a liberal arts school with roughly 40 undergraduate and 7 graduate programs. The university is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The Buccaneers participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Big South Conference. Sports teams include football, baseball, basketball, and cross country.
CSU's campus is located about 16 miles north of Downtown Charleston, just off I-26. The suburban campus sits along University Boulevard, south of Alumni Drive. Look for apartments off University Boulevard, especially along Elms Plantation Boulevard and Shadow Lane. A wide selection of shops and restaurants are available along University Boulevard, along with North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. This large park is home to a disc golf course, picnic areas, walking trails, a playground, and Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark, an amusement park that features a wave pool, water slides, and more.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Charleston, SC is $1,948 for a studio, $1,791 for one bedroom, $1,946 for two bedrooms, and $2,424 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charleston has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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596 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,948/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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768 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,791/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,089 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,946/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,355 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,424/month
Average Rent
Transportation
60
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
27
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
57
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
1,170 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
639 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
632 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
621 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
612 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,170 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
864 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
363 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
360 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
273 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,935 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
771 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
352 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
- Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
- Cypress Gardens
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Charleston AFB/International
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