Palmetto Exchange
3340 Shipley St,
Ladson, SC 29456
$1,495 - $2,065
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Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC
The Buccaneers pursue faith in learning, leading, and serving
Suburban
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Private
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Baptist
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Charleston, SC is $1,992 for a studio, $1,924 for one bedroom, $2,118 for two bedrooms, and $2,713 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charleston has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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589 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,992/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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770 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,924/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,092 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,118/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,372 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,713/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Charleston Southern University
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Charleston Southern University - Charleston, SC (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Charleston Southern University - Charleston, SC (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Charleston Southern University - Charleston, SC (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
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Schools
Charleston Development Academy
Public
Grades PK-8
139 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,170 Students
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,170 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
679 Students
Drayton Hall Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
640 Students
Charleston Charter for Math and Science
Public
Grades 6-12
573 Students
Charleston Development Academy
Public
Grades PK-8
139 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,170 Students
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,170 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
864 Students
James Island Charter High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,612 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,589 Students
Charleston Charter for Math and Science
Public
Grades 6-12
573 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,935 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,935 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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
Airports
- Charleston AFB/International
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† 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.