The Merchant
102 Sottile St,
Charleston, SC 29403
$1,715 - $3,180
Studio - 2 Beds
Nestled in the coastal city of Charleston, the Upper Peninsula is an up-and-coming community nestled along Cooper River. Although much of the Upper Peninsula is currently industrial, this neighborhood is booming with new residential communities. The neighborhood sits along Interstate 26 and U.S. Highway 78, where residents can find an array of local restaurants, breweries, and services like Tradesman Brewing Company, Workshop, and Edmund’s Oast Brewing Company. There are affordable apartments available in the Upper Peninsula, with more and more upscale apartment communities on the way. Residents of this neighborhood have easy access to Charleston, home to the Historic Charleston City Market, Rainbow Row, and Marion Square.
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Upper Peninsula is $1,750 for a studio, $1,995 for one bedroom, $2,487 for two bedrooms, and $4,945 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper Peninsula has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Studio
532 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,750/month
Average Rent
1 BR
718 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,995/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,060 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,487/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,665 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,945/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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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 September 2025.