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Studio Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC

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    Starting at $2,305 Per Month

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    40 Line St, Charleston, SC 29403

    If you're looking for a luxury apartment amongst the cobblestone streets, remarkable pastel houses, and historic sites of Charleston, then look no further! Conveniently located within a walkable distance to an upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment district, we are excited to be transforming a forgotten corner of this uniquely charming city. With LC Line & Low, we are building a

    LC Line & Low

    40 Line St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $2,177

    Total Monthly Price

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    10 Westedge St, Charleston, SC 29403

    Welcome to Charleston’s best choice for apartment living, 10 WestEdge. We are Charleston’s only true waterfront high-rise, located on the Ashley river with incredible views of Charleston Harbor, Ashley River, both Legare and Ravenel bridge and the marshes. Indulge in easy living at our brand new, modern community where you can enjoy the ease and charm of life on Charleston’s brand new WestEdge.

    10 WestEdge

    10 Westedge St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $1,615 Per Month

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    201 Sawyer Cir, Charleston, SC 29492

    Welcome to Paxton Point Hope, nestled within the vibrant Point Hope Community in the heart of Charleston, SC. Our apartment community offers a variety of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans designed to suit every lifestyle. From cozy studio retreats to spacious family homes, each residence is thoughtfully crafted for comfort and style. Enjoy relaxed, coastal-inspired living with

    Paxton Point Hope

    201 Sawyer Cir, Charleston, SC 29492
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    Starting at $1,913

    Total Monthly Price

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    405 Intertidal Dr, Charleston, SC 29492

    Discover a brand-new waterfront community coming soon to Daniel Island, SC. Atlantic Nowell Creek offers serene tidal creek views and modern conveniences. Enjoy luxurious, thoughtfully designed apartments with features like granite countertops, spacious closets, and private balconies. Explore inviting amenities, including a resort-style pool, 24/7 fitness center, dog park, and coworking space.

    Atlantic Nowell Creek

    405 Intertidal Dr, Charleston, SC 29492
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    Starting at $1,993 Per Month

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    287 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403

    Element 29 is a pet-friendly, luxury apartment community in Charleston, SC near I-26 in the burgeoning NoMo (North Morrison) district of the Upper Peninsula. We offer modern studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments for rent with an impressive selection of features including nine-foot+ high ceilings, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryers, spacious walk-in closets, modern kitchens with quartz

    Element 29

    287 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $1,860 Per Month

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    102 Sottile St, Charleston, SC 29403

    Experience the pulse of the city from a community designed with your lifestyle in mind. The Merchant blends contemporary comfort with local character, offering thoughtfully crafted spaces in the heart of the areas up-and-coming NoMo neighborhood. Whether you're working remotely in our co-working lounge, unwinding at the resort-style pool, or exploring nearby hotspots, every moment at our Downtown

    The Merchant

    102 Sottile St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $1,673

    Total Monthly Price

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    635 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

    Experience luxury apartment living in Charleston, SC at Laurel. Inspired by Charleston's rich architectural heritage and reimagined for modern living, our thoughtfully designed apartment homes blend timeless craftsmanship with contemporary comfort. Created in collaboration with local architects and artisans, each residence features refined finishes, enduring materials, and elegant design details

    Laurel, A Collective

    635 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $2,073

    Total Monthly Price

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    55 Romney St, Charleston, SC 29403

    Discover your new home at Atlantic on Romney. You'll find this community on Romney St in Charleston. View our studio-, one-, two- bedroom apartments and schedule a tour of the community. From pricing to features, the professional leasing team is ready to help you find your perfect new place. Contact us today to learn more about our community and see Atlantic on Romney.

    Atlantic on Romney

    55 Romney St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $1,643 Per Month

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492

    Cooper River Farms' 56 acres of forest and former farmland is threaded with creeks and trails for tenants to explore. It's time to embrace your inner child at our waters-edge community, equipped with every amenity your heart desires. Discover our airy studio, one, two and three bedroom apartment homes today and why 'life on the farm' is truly the only way to experience Charleston.

    Cooper River Farms

    650 Enterprise Blvd, Charleston, SC 29492
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    Starting at $2,376

    Total Monthly Price

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    128 Columbus St, Charleston, SC 29403

    UNLOCK THE GUILD. UNLOCK CHARLESTON. This is your life. Spending languid afternoons by the rooftop pool, grilling out on the deck with expansive views of Charleston harbor before you. Living here offers an exclusive ambiance at the dynamic epicenter of Charleston. Step inside The Guild and experience unrivaled apartment living. This is your home. A chic dwelling built with a thoughtful,

    The Guild

    128 Columbus St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $2,308 Per Month

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    838 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

    Meet Charleston's Front Yard. Joining the vibrant north Morrison Drive corridor that's bursting with new creative energy and riverside vitality, Morrison Yard delivers a new living experience on the Charleston peninsula. Step outside your front door to an amenity lineup that rivals none- including an open-air saltwater pool on a riverside piazza; expansive fitness center and yoga studio; a

    Morrison Yard

    838 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $1,443 Per Month

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    105 Ivy Green Rd, Charleston, SC 29414

    17 South Apartments is located at Ivy Green Way in West Ashley, Charleston, South Carolina, approximately 7 miles from Historic Downtown Charleston. The Medical University of South Carolina, The Citadel, Trident Technical College, and Citadel Mall are accessible via I-526 and I-26. Charleston International Airport and Joint Base Charleston are within a reasonable commute.Homes feature modern

    17 South Apartments

    105 Ivy Green Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
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    Starting at $1,652

    Total Monthly Price

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    301 Newbrook Dr, Charleston, SC 29492

    However you choose to tap into the water-inspired life around Charleston, it's celebrated here. Newbrook's apartment homes offer true comfort and convenience in the Point Hope community on Charleston's Cainhoy peninsula. So grab your sunglasses and swimsuit, fishing gear or a paddleboard. The Wando and Cooper rivers are nearby, along with island beaches, and trails of the Francis Marion National

    Newbrook Point Hope

    301 Newbrook Dr, Charleston, SC 29492
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    Starting at $1,712

    Total Monthly Price

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    1000 Point Hope Pkwy, Charleston, SC 29492

    Here, you’ll discover Point Hope, a thoughtfully designed master-planned community that fosters connection, where neighbors can become friends and shared experiences can create lifelong memories. Inspired by our storied history and traditional forms, our mission is to create a nurturing environment where care is paramount, convenience is modern, and connections are meaningful. We embrace a

    Goddard Point Hope

    1000 Point Hope Pkwy, Charleston, SC 29492
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    Starting at $1,210

    Total Monthly Price

    • Studio - 5 Beds

    530 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

    For the best in Charleston student living, look no further than Summit Place. Enjoy the convenience of walking to campus, our first-class amenities, and exciting resident events; all housed in an academic setting. Make the most out of your college experience and live the lifestyle you deserve at Summit Place. We offer fully furnished apartments, 24-hour amenities, and on-site management for quick

    Summit Place

    530 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $2,022

    Total Monthly Price

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    211 River Landing Dr, Charleston, SC 29492

    Welcome to Simmons Park, where Charleston's rich heritage meets modern living on Daniel Island. Inspired by the artistry of Philip Simmons, this thoughtfully designed community blends timeless craftsmanship with contemporary comfort.Discover spacious apartment homes, refined finishes, and amenities designed to elevate your everyday—from inviting gathering spaces to beautifully curated outdoor

    Simmons Park

    211 River Landing Dr, Charleston, SC 29492
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    Starting at $1,623 Per Month

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    1000 Channel Marker Way, Charleston, SC 29410

    The Channel Family Apartment Homes are situated in the award-winning Bowen Waterfront Village compiled of residential and commercial destinations. Delivering an unparalleled southern aesthetic and hallmark amenities, choose from a plethora of studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom open-concept apartment home floorplans boasting the essential desired features. Life at Channel Family Apartment Homes is

    Channel Family Apartment Homes

    1000 Channel Marker Way, Charleston, SC 29410
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    Starting at $1,891 Per Month

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    50 Central Island St, Charleston, SC 29492

    Wake up to a breeze off the Wando River, stroll to your favorite cafe, and come home to a space that feels like a retreat—Central Island Square Apartments blends the charm of a coastal address with the feel of a luxury resort. Explore Daniel Island apartments available in studio, one, two, and three-bedroom layouts, with spacious floor plans reaching up to 2,062 square feet.. With two-story

    Central Island Square

    50 Central Island St, Charleston, SC 29492
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    Starting at $1,725 Per Month

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    1743 Central Park Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

    Aspirational Living in the Lowcountry. A boutique community means more attention to you and less about the numbers. Specifically designed with your lifestyle in mind, Aspire at James Island checks all the boxes in finding the perfect home from location to a place to make your own.

    Aspire at James Island

    1743 Central Park Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
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    Starting at $2,388 Per Month

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    441 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

    Full of history, charm, and home of an unparalleled lifestyle, The Charleigh introduces Charleston as the perfect place to call home and The Charleigh puts you at the center of it all. Located steps from King Street, NoMo, and Marion Square, The Charleigh features stylish studio, one and two-bedroom apartment homes. Whether you are lounging and soaking up the South Carolina sunshine by our

    The Charleigh

    441 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $1,738 Per Month

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

    Meet us at Meeting Street Lofts. Step into a world of refined living at Meeting Street Lofts in Historic Downtown Charleston. Our chic community beckons you with a lavish embrace, boasting an array of amenities that redefine peninsula living. Ascend to your loft with views of the historic cityscape, where every window is a portal to the charm of downtown Charleston. Dive into our resort inspired

    Meeting Street Lofts

    601 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $2,072

    Total Monthly Price

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    202 Promenade Vista St, Charleston, SC 29412

    Avalon at James Island is a pet friendly, luxury apartment community located on James Island, surrounded by the natural beauty of Charleston, providing a gorgeous environment. With space ranging from 608 - 1,627 sq. ft. across a wide array of studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, we're sure to have a place you can call home. Residents benefit from various luxury services including a year-round

    Avalon at James Island

    202 Promenade Vista St, Charleston, SC 29412
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    Starting at $1,665

    Total Monthly Price

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    174 Overlook Point Place, Charleston, SC 29492

    Discover Overlook Point, Charleston's luxury waterfront apartment community. Offering spacious studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes, Overlook Point blends coastal charm with modern comfort. Enjoy open-concept layouts with designer kitchens, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and private patios or balconies. Relax at the saltwater pool, unwind in our outdoor lounges, or stay

    Overlook Point

    174 Overlook Point Place, Charleston, SC 29492
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    Starting at $1,774 Per Month

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    555 Linger Longer Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455

    Embrace Coastal Living on Johns IslandWelcome to Stono Oaks, where the pace of life aligns with the serene beauty of Johns Island, SC. Nestled under picturesque live oak trees sits Stono Oaks, a brand new apartment community offering spacious studio, one, two and three bedrooms floorplans. Your new home has been thoughtfully curated with stainless steel appliances, granite

    Stono Oaks

    555 Linger Longer Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455
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    Starting at $1,085 Per Month

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    226 Nassau St, Charleston, SC 29403

    Archer School Apartments offers affordable living for adults 55+ in the heart of Charleston's historic Eastside neighborhood. Thoughtfully designed within the beautifully restored Henry P. Archer School and complemented by new construction, the community blends historic character with modern comfort. Residents enjoy spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartment homes, a fitness center,

    Archer School Apartments

    226 Nassau St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $1,850 Per Month

    • Studio - 3 Beds

    310 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401

    Take your place in Charleston's skyline. The Jasper offers an entirely new way to live in our 350-year-old treasure of a city. The Jasper's enviable address offers views from all directions. Wide vistas of steepled skylines, rivers, harbor, and close-ups of its long history, alongside its trendsetting culture and cuisines. With residences offering 21st century comforts in the heart of the

    The Jasper

    310 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Starting at $1,900 Per Month

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    511 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

    Modern designs, elegant finishes, and upscale amenities are waiting for you at 511 Meeting. Our Charleston apartments come in studio, one, or two-bedroom layouts that are spacious and adaptable. A variety of interior luxuries adorn them including quartz countertops, wood-style flooring, stainless steel, all electric appliances, and more. As a resident of our pet-friendly community, you will also

    511 Meeting

    511 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    Starting at $1,985 Per Month

    • Studio - 2 Beds

    1310 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC 29405

    Plant Your Flag. Stand up. Distinguish yourself by what you love, who you are, and where you live. Apartment homes teeming with neighborhood pride … and inclusive of any explorer, risk-taker, or doer ready to stake a claim on their own unique corner of the world. Offering, studios, one, and two bedroom apartment homes in North Charleston, SC.

    Cormac

    1310 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC 29405
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    Starting at $1,599 Per Month

    • Studio - 1 Bed

    651 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

    Madison Station is a boutique community located in the ever popular area of Meeting Street. Call now to join the waitlist!

    Madison Station

    651 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
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    $2,100 Per Month

    • Studio
    • 1 Bath
    • 600 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    23 Archdale St Unit E, Charleston, SC 29401

    Charming studio apartment available for rent in downtown Charleston. This unit features beautiful, refinished hardwood flooring, a spacious kitchen equipped with a stove and refrigerator, and a large shared patio that overlooks the courtyard. There is also laundry on-site conveniently located outside this unit. This location is conveniently located near local shops and restaurants that downtown

    23 Archdale St Unit E, Charleston, SC 29401

Why Live in Charleston

Charleston's Historic District showcases centuries of American history through cobblestone streets and antebellum mansions, with Fort Sumter marking the Civil War's beginning in Charleston Harbor. The Charleston City Market buzzes with local vendors, while Rainbow Row presents a stunning collection of pastel-colored historic homes. Residents enjoy waterfront views at the iconic Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park and sunset strolls across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. The culinary scene features acclaimed restaurants like Hall's Chophouse, known for premium steaks, and FIG, which serves authentic Lowcountry dishes with locally sourced ingredients.

The housing market offers diverse options across distinct neighborhoods. South of Broad features luxury single-family homes with a median price of $3,345,000, while Harleston Village's single-family homes have a median price of $1,595,000. More affordable options exist in Carolina Bay, where single-family homes have a median price of $620,000. Citywide, the median single-family home price is $650,000, while condos range from $250,000 for one bedroom to $299,000 for two bedrooms.

Charleston's cost of living sits 1.2% above the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $107,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters should aim for $60,000. Property taxes remain competitive at 0.41%, lower than nearby Savannah's 0.9%. The area features strong educational options, including Porter-Gaud School and Charleston Day School, both rated A+ by Niche. Three major institutions, College of Charleston, Citadel Military College, and Medical University of South Carolina, serve the higher education community. Public transportation includes CARTA bus service and free DASH trolleys downtown, though many residents rely on personal vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rent a home in Charleston, SC?
The median rent for a home in Charleston, SC is $2,800 per month, though prices vary by neighborhood, size, and property type. As of July 2026, condos tend to be the most affordable option while townhouses and single-family homes are currently more expensive.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Charleston, SC?
To comfortably afford the median rent in Charleston, SC, a household needs to earn roughly $112,000 per year. This is based on the common guideline that households should spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing. Most landlords require monthly household income of at least 3x the monthly rent, and with a median rent of $2,800 per month in Charleston, SC, renters typically need to show $8,400 per month in gross income to qualify. Actual affordability will vary depending on household debts, other living expenses, and overall budget.
Is it more affordable to rent or buy in Charleston, SC?
In Charleston, SC, the price-to-rent ratio is 17.9, which generally favors renting. This ratio divides the median home price by the annual median rent: below 15 typically favors buying, 15 to 20 is balanced, and above 20 typically favors renting. Your finances, how long you plan to stay, and costs like mortgage rates, taxes, and maintenance all factor into the decision.
What neighborhoods in Charleston, SC are best for renting a home?
The best neighborhood for renting in Charleston, SC depends on your priorities: commute, walkability, budget, and lifestyle all play a role. Popular areas for renting a home include East Side, Cannonborough-Elliotborough and Wando, each with its own character and price range.

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
30
Median Rent
$2,800
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,000
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,448
Median Condo Rent
$2,415
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