Apartments in Charleston

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$2,115 - 2,145
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28 Woolfe St Charleston, SC
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$1,679
4835 Rivers Ave Charleston, SC
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$1,409
7477 Northside Dr Charleston, SC
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$4,500
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$6,600
Charleston, SC
3 BR | Apr. 22, 2024
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$1,710 - 5,975
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515 Robert Daniel Drive Charleston, SC
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$1,200
Charleston, SC
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$7,500
Charleston, SC
3 BR | Nov. 1, 2024
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$4,900
Charleston, SC
2 BR | May. 25, 2024
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$5,000
Charleston, SC
3 BR | May. 1, 2024
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Downtown Charleston
10
$2,350
Charleston, SC
1 BR | Apr. 6, 2024
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41
$5,000
Charleston, SC
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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Downtown Charleston
15
$3,150
Charleston, SC
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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35
$2,400
Charleston, SC
2 BR | Available Now
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33
$6,250
Charleston, SC
2 BR | Jul. 20, 2024
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30
$6,800
Charleston, SC
3 BR | May. 1, 2024
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11
$2,000
Charleston, SC
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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$1,500
Charleston, SC
2 BR | Available Now
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$5,000
Charleston, SC
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2024
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21
$4,200
Charleston, SC
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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26
$3,200
Charleston, SC
1 BR | May. 19, 2024
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$3,000
Charleston, SC
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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12
$2,500
Charleston, SC
2 BR | Sep. 4, 2024
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Downtown Charleston
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$2,395
Charleston, SC
3 BR | Available Now
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41
$7,000
Charleston, SC
2 BR | Apr. 17, 2024
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$1,800
Charleston, SC
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2024
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Downtown Charleston
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$2,000 - 2,850
Charleston, SC
2 - 3 BR | May. 1, 2024
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$4,500
Charleston, SC
Studio | May. 20, 2024
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$2,750
Charleston, SC
1 BR | May. 1, 2024
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$4,500
Charleston, SC
3 BR | Apr. 2, 2024
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charleston?

Charleston Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $2,330 $970 - $4,500
1BR $1,500 $1,110 - $3,760
2BR $1,850 $1,400 - $5,500
3BR $2,800 $1,520 - $7,500
4+BR $7,080 $2,080 - $20,400

Find a Charleston Apartment

Charleston, SC is a town rich in history and heritage. It is not only the oldest city in South Carolina but it is also the second largest city in the state. This town in nestled in the Charleston Harbor and calls Charleston County its home. Charleston was founded in 1670 but didn't get its current name until around 1783. Charleston is known for its southern charm as well as a town rich in architecture. Travel and leisure magazine names Charleston the "friendliest city" in 2011 and was also named "the most polite and hospitable city in America" by Southern Living Magazine.

When to Search

Charleston being a historically rich city does have a tendency to get packed when it comes to population. In addition there are numerous people every year who are moving to this truly remarkable town. That means that you want get your application in as soon as you can. Competition for apartments in this city is extremely high.

Staying in the Know

Charleston landlords are very picky and they have the right to be. This town is known for its local heritage and its southern hospitality and landlords want to keep that appearance up. Therefore make sure our application stands out in the crowd. You want impeccable references as be sure to provide proof of income up front to save time.

Life in Charleston

Transportation

Charleston has an array of transportation methods for those who don't have a vehicle of their own. Public transportation includes city buses, trolleys as well as mini-buses. It is however highly advised that resident have their own private transportation to save themselves time. Charleston is a city that is spread out so unless you just want to remain downtown, your own transportation is recommended.

Where to play

Charleston is a town that is full of things to do. The nightlife is Charleston is eclectic. So there is literally a bar or club for every taste. In addition you can find a wide variety of live entertainment going on. With a rich history there are museums, old forts and an array of water activities available.

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Charleston:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2024 Charleston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2024 key findings and figures for the Charleston rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Charleston and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Charleston average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

$1,900
$1,430
$950
$480
$0
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1 BR       2 BR

Charleston Rent Prices Increase From February to March

Charleston rent prices increased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a 1.59% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Charleston one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,534.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, Charleston experienced a -0.77% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Charleston two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,804.0.

March Prices: Charleston vs. Surrounding Areas

Mount Pleasant, SC
Mt Pleasant, SC
Goose Creek, SC
Charleston, SC
Ladson, SC
Summerville, SC
North Charleston, SC
$2,062
$2,000
$1,582
$1,510
$1,482
$1,403
$1,305
$0
$700
$1,400
$2,100
$2,800
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Charleston and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Charleston over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 2 of the Charleston suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 4 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in North Charleston, SC, Ladson, SC .

  • Rent decreased in Summerville, SC, Mt Pleasant, SC, Goose Creek, SC, Mount Pleasant, SC.

  • 3 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Charleston.

  • 3 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of Charleston.

March 2024 Pricing Trends: Charleston vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Charleston, SC
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,976
$3,029
$2,358
$2,336
$1,866
$1,510
$1,310
$1,235
$1,124
$0
$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
Median Rent

Charleston Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Charleston over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Charleston average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Charleston one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Charleston and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Charleston and suburbs

1 BR March 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR March 2 BR M/M % Change
Charleston, SC $1,510.0 0.60% $1,818.0 2.48%
North Charleston, SC $1,305.0 2.27% $1,477.0 2.64%
Summerville, SC $1,403.0 -1.20% $1,578.0 -0.19%
Mt Pleasant, SC $2,000.0 0.00% $2,660.0 0.04%
Goose Creek, SC $1,582.0 -0.06% $1,635.0 -0.06%
Mount Pleasant, SC $2,062.0 -0.29% $2,467.0 -1.20%
Ladson, SC $1,482.0 0.34% $1,701.0 -0.24%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.