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Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC

Across 58 rentals in Charleston, SC, the cheapest we list is $957/mo and the average asking rent is around $1,815/mo. That runs about 25% above the SC state average of $1,455/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,748/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,927/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$957
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$1,81525% above SC
across all sizes
Average by sizevs SC typical
Studio$1,90928% above SC
1 bed$1,74828% above SC
2 bed$1,92725% above SC

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How to find the cheapest place to rent in Charleston

58 rentals in Charleston, SC

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Renting in Charleston, SC: common questions

How much is rent in Charleston, SC?
The average asking rent across the 58 listings we track in Charleston, SC is $1,815/mo, with the cheapest starting at $957/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Charleston?
Magnolia Downs Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Charleston, SC at $957/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Charleston?
Based on the listings we track in Charleston, SC: studios around $1,909/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,748/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,927/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Charleston expensive to rent in?
Charleston sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $1,815/mo is about 25% above the SC state average of $1,455/mo.

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