South Hills Homes for Rent

South Hills itself is not on the National Register of Historic Places, but many of its storybook-like homes and Civil War fortresses are. Overlooking downtown Charleston from rhododendron-covered Appalachian hilltops, South Hills is a lot like its officially historic neighbor across the river, Edgewood. But its business scene and housing stock set it apart. "There are parts of South Hills that are older, just like Edgewood, but then there's a lot more new stuff, and Edgewood does not have the newer stuff. It's mostly older homes," says Realtor Lisa Eden of Old Colony Realtors. Although residents trade walkability for scenic rolling hills, the neighborhood's local business scene, paired with its diverse mixture of high-value housing options, ensures its status as one of Charleston's most coveted neighborhoods. The neighborhood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Colonial Revival and Craftsman-style homes from the 1920s and '30s sing with character from neatly trimmed, sloped lawns throughout the tree-covered neighborhood. Most options sell between $200,000 and $400,000; however, some sell for much higher prices. A handful of expansive