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Apartments for Rent in Charleston SC

4,475 Rentals Available

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Charleston, SC’s average rent price is $2,531 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Hanahan $1,546
North Charleston $1,568
Folly Beach $12,725
Daniel Island $1,878
Goose Creek $1,372

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Charleston, SC Apartments for Rent

Charleston's cobblestone streets and church steeples create a city where renters can pick from the galleries and shops of the French Quarter, the walkable blocks around Colonial Lake in Harleston Village, or the quieter porches of Wagener Terrace near Hampton Park. Apartments for rent in Charleston put you steps from King Street boutiques, the Saturday farmers market at Marion Square, and riverside views at Waterfront Park, while the free DASH shuttle and bikeable downtown grid make it easy to reach the College of Charleston campus or the Medical University of South Carolina. Across the Ashley River, West Ashley's Avondale neighborhood offers the West Ashley Greenway and quick access to US 17, and James Island delivers marsh sunsets, trails at James Island County Park, and a straight shot to Folly Beach or downtown via the James Island Connector.

Rentals close to the Ravenel Bridge connect you to Daniel Island's Credit One Stadium and miles of waterfront paths, while Johns Island draws nature lovers with the ancient Angel Oak and kayak launches along tidal creeks. Fort Sumter ferries depart from Liberty Square, the South Carolina Aquarium anchors the harbor edge, and Upper King Street's restaurants serve Lowcountry shrimp and grits until late. Commuters reach Boeing's North Charleston plant, the port terminals, and Joint Base Charleston in under thirty minutes via I-26 and I-526, making Charleston a practical home base wrapped in Spanish moss and sea breezes.

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Charleston, SC Rental Insights

The average rent in Charleston, SC is $1,795 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,627, which means housing in Charleston, SC is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Charleston, SC by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Marsh Cove, Old Towne Acres, and Ashley Park. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The cost of living in Charleston, SC is 3.8% lower than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost less than in many other U.S. cities.

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