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Apartments in Downtown Charleston

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4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Townhome In Harleston Village - Downtown Charleston
80 Legare St Charleston, SC
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3 Coming St
Charleston, SC
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$5,550
The Oyster Suite- 123 King Street, Unit C
123 King St Unit C Charleston, SC
1 BR | Mar. 4, 2025
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$4,500
The Pearl Suite- 123 King Street, Unit B
123 King St Unit B Charleston, SC
1 BR | Feb. 1, 2025
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$5,700
Hydrangea House- 62 Queen Street, F
62 Queen St Charleston, SC
2 BR | May. 1, 2025
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$6,995
Jasmine Place- 4 Tradd Street
4 Tradd St Charleston, SC
2 BR | May. 1, 2025
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$20,000
90 E Bay St
Charleston, SC
4 BR | Jan. 8, 2025
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$7,500
The Blue Heron- 135 Broad Street, Unit B
135 Broad St Unit B Charleston, SC
2 BR | Apr. 1, 2025
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$4,500
The Nest- 135 Broad Street, Unit C
135 Broad St Unit C Charleston, SC
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$13,500
Home Of The Queen- 123 Queen Street
123 Queen St Charleston, SC
4 BR | May. 21, 2025
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$3,500
First Floor Condo South Of Broad
10 Logan St Charleston, SC
2 BR | Mar. 1, 2025
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$5,500
Short & Sweet- 14 1/2 Short Street
14 1/2 Short St Charleston, SC
3 BR | May. 1, 2025
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$4,000
32 Vendue Range Unit 302
Charleston, SC
2 BR | Jul. 16, 2025
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$2,000
32 Vendue Range Unit 402
Charleston, SC
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$5,850
180 East Bay
Charleston, SC
3 BR | Available Now
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$5,000
East Bay Loft- 184 East Bay Street, Unit 201
184 E Bay St Charleston, SC
1 BR | Mar. 27, 2025
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Peach Place- 16 Short Street
16 Short St Charleston, SC
2 BR | Apr. 6, 2025
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$7,500
Lamboll Cottage- 9 Lamboll Street
9 Lamboll St Charleston, SC
2 BR | May. 1, 2025
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$2,075
Prop 2004
164 Broad St Charleston, SC
1 BR | Aug. 11, 2025
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$3,500
Charming Fully Furnished Garden Cottagellocated In South Of Broad
60 Lenwood Blvd Charleston, SC
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$2,050
Cornerstone Apartment Homes
92 Hasell St Charleston, SC
1 BR | Jan. 10, 2025
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$2,100
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231 Meeting St Charleston, SC
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$3,800 - 6,800
10C - Coming Street
10, 10.5 and 12 Coming Street Charleston, SC
2 - 4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$3,995
The Lookout- 1 King Street, Suite 601
1 King St Unit 601 Charleston, SC
1 BR | Apr. 15, 2025
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$3,750
The Suite Life- 1 King Street, Suite 603
1 King St Unit 603 Charleston, SC
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$3,500
259 E Bay St
Charleston, SC
1 BR | Jan. 10, 2025
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$2,025
Minutes From King Street! Multiple Lease Terms Available!
259 E Bay St Charleston, SC
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$2,100
285K 285 King Street
285 King St Charleston, SC
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$2,100
Two Bedroom One Block From Cofc
119 Wentworth St Charleston, SC
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$1,900
75 Society St Apt 1
Charleston, SC
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Downtown Charleston on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 167 apartments available near Downtown Charleston.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Downtown Charleston?

The average rent for a studio apartment near Downtown Charleston is around $3,285 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown Charleston?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Downtown Charleston is around $3,932 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown Charleston?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Downtown Charleston is around $4,850 per month.

How many apartments are available in Charleston, SC on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 13,667 apartments available in Charleston.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Charleston, SC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Charleston is around $1,900 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Charleston is around $1,740 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Charleston, SC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Charleston is around $2,200 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Charleston, SC?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Charleston, the average rent price is $2,200 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Charleston, SC?

Based on average rent prices in Charleston, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $76,000 to live comfortably.

Downtown Charleston Neighborhood Summary

Charleston is a great city with lots of great neighborhoods to live in and fun places to hang out. And the heart of the city is downtown. Enjoy living in the middle of many lively restaurants, bars, and retail outlets, while still enjoying the loveliness of nature nearby.

Charleston:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 Charleston Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 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

$2,100
$1,580
$1,050
$530
$0
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1 BR       2 BR

Charleston Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Charleston rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a -2.54% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Charleston one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,995.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Charleston experienced a -0.97% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Charleston two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,942.0.

December Prices: Charleston vs. Surrounding Areas

Daniel Island, SC
Mount Pleasant, SC
Charleston, SC
Mt Pleasant, SC
Goose Creek, SC
Ladson, SC
Summerville, SC
North Charleston, SC
$2,229
$2,112
$2,047
$2,000
$1,561
$1,510
$1,450
$1,419
$0
$750
$1,500
$2,250
$3,000
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Charleston and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased 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 4 of the Charleston suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 3 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in North Charleston, SC, Summerville, SC, Mount Pleasant, SC, Ladson, SC .

  • Rent decreased in Mt Pleasant, SC, Goose Creek, SC, Daniel Island, SC.

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

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

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Charleston vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Charleston, SC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$2,047
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
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Charleston Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Charleston over the past year has been declining. 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 December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change
Charleston, SC $2,047.0 2.71% $1,961.0 -0.25%
North Charleston, SC $1,419.0 5.35% $1,525.0 1.26%
Summerville, SC $1,450.0 0.42% $1,566.0 -0.57%
Mt Pleasant, SC $2,000.0 0.00% $2,657.0 0.11%
Goose Creek, SC $1,561.0 -1.58% $1,547.0 -1.90%
Mount Pleasant, SC $2,112.0 1.34% $2,526.0 0.08%
Ladson, SC $1,510.0 0.27% $1,733.0 0.70%
Daniel Island, SC $2,229.0 -4.38% $2,502.0 -1.84%

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.

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