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Element Carolina Bay
Property highlights
Experience the best of Charleston living at Element Carolina Bay, where luxury amenities meet prime location. The expansive apartment homes are designed with modern touches such as wood-inspired plank flooring, granite countertops, and in-unit laundry for utmost convenience. Residents are thrilled with the proximity to downtown Charleston and nearby beaches, providing endless entertainment options. The community maintains a cozy and organized environment, thanks to the professional and friendly staff praised consistently by tenants. With easy access to schools, parks, and a quick drive to numerous dining options, Element Carolina Bay promises a seamless lifestyle enriched by its beautiful setting and top-tier amenities.
- 12 units available
- 1 Bed • 2 Beds • 3+ Beds
- Location
- 1500 Parklawn Drive, Charleston SC 29414
- Amenities
- In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
- Price range (total price, 12 month lease)
- $1,528 mo - $2,167 mo
- Commute
Rent Special
Move in by 12/15/25 and receive January 2026 Free! *Conditions apply, contact the leasing office for details.
Restrictions may apply
Price and Availability
Element Carolina Bay apartments start at $1,528/month. There are 12 available apartments priced from $1,528 to $2,167. Prices were last verified by Element Carolina Bay 1 hour ago. (Total price includes base rent and required monthly fees—select a unit to view full breakdown.)
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Unit 0534
Avail. now
$1,528
$1,573 moTotal price12-mo lease
Unit 1124
Avail. now
$1,537
$1,582 moTotal price12-mo lease
Unit 1033
Avail. Jan 22
$1,542
$1,587 moTotal price12-mo lease
Unit 0614
Avail. Dec 14
$1,627
$1,672 moTotal price12-mo lease
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Please schedule your personalized tour today! Welcome to Element Carolina Bay, a luxury apartment community offering expansive one, two and three bedroom apartment homes. Our homes offer many accommodating features including: sunrooms, bay windows, dark European Cabinetry with granite countertops, wood-inspired plank flooring, clean steel appliances, roman tubs and the washer and dryer in every home.
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Property Details
Price shown is Base Rent. Residents are required to pay: At Application: Admin Fee($200.00/unit, Nonrefundable); Application Fee($75.00/applicant, Nonrefundable); At Move-in: Security Deposit (Refundable)($500.00/unit); Community Amenity Fee($150.00/unit); Utility-New Account Fee($15.00/unit); Monthly: Pest Control($5.00/unit); Renters Liability Insurance-3rd Party(Varies); Trash-Doorstep($25.00/unit); Trash-Hauling($10.00/unit); Utility-Billing Admin Fee($4.65/unit); Electric-3rd Party(Usage-Based); Water/Sewer(Usage-Based); At Move-out: Utility-Final Bill Fee($15.00/unit). Please visit the property website for a full list of all optional and situational fees. Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
Please note leases shorter than 12 months often have extra fees.
Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Explore the Area
Walmart Supercenter
1.1 mi
Harris Teeter
1.5 mi
Publix
2.0 mi
Food Lion
2.2 mi
Costco
2.5 mi
McDonald's
1.1 mi
Zaxby's
1.2 mi
Sonic
1.2 mi
Marco's Pizza
1.2 mi
Subway
1.2 mi
Charleston
6.6 mi
North Charleston Transit Center
6.7 mi
North Charleston SuperStop
6.8 mi
Charleston Bus Shed
8.2 mi
Liberty Square
8.9 mi
Charleston International Airport
6.5 mi
Charleston Air Force Base
6.7 mi
Hondarosa Airport
8.3 mi
Charleston Executive Airport
8.4 mi
Yonges Island Airport
11.4 mi
5 /10
C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative & Scient
Public6-8
664 Students
0.5 mi
3 /10
West Ashley High School
Public9-12
1,685 Students
1.0 mi
3 /10
Springfield Elementary School
PublicPK-5
682 Students
2.4 mi
8 /10
Montessori Community School
PublicPK-8
273 Students
2.4 mi
5 /10
Oakland Elementary School
PublicPK-5
566 Students
2.7 mi
Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Carolina Bay Park
0.3 mi
St Andrews Park
0.4 mi
West Ashley Park
1.6 mi
Bees Landing Recreation Center
2.1 mi
Stono River County Park
2.3 mi
Bees Ferry West Ashley Library
0.7 mi
Little Free Library
1.2 mi
Little Free Library
1.4 mi
Chucktown Fitness
2.4 mi
Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with IMAX
2.6 mi
Carolina Bay Dog Park
0.2 mi
Bluewater Appartments Dog Park
1.2 mi
Bolton's Landing Appartments Dog Park
1.3 mi
Grand Oaks Dog Park
1.9 mi
Big Dog Park
2.2 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 5 — Car-Dependent, car required for most daily activities.Transit Score: 0 — Minimal public transit access available nearby.Public Transit Access
The area benefits from access to public transit options, such as 0 nearby routes: 0 bus, 0 rail, 0 otherNearby public transit stops include:
- Charleston (~6.62 mi)
- North Charleston Transit Center (~6.66 mi)
- North Charleston SuperStop (~6.79 mi)
- Charleston Bus Shed (~8.22 mi)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Element Carolina Bay has 12 units available starting at $1,528 per month (total price with fees when signing a 12 month lease). Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
In Charleston, SC, the average rent is $2,218+ for a studio, $2,242+ for a 1-bedroom, $2,688+ for a 2-bedroom, and $2,929+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Charleston, SC, check out our monthly Charleston, SC Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Some of Element Carolina Bay's amenities include in unit laundry, granite counters, and hardwood floors. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
Element Carolina Bay is offering the following rent specials: Move in by 12/15/25 and receive January 2026 Free! *Conditions apply, contact the leasing office for details.
Yes, Element Carolina Bay is pet-friendly.
Yes, Element Carolina Bay offers parking.
Yes, Element Carolina Bay offers units with in unit laundry.
Yes, Element Carolina Bay has a pool.
No, Element Carolina Bay does not have accessible units.
Yes, Element Carolina Bay has units with dishwashers.