The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Charleston is $2,158+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $2,566+. Rent rates updated 4 days ago

Studio: $2,066+
Prices trending down
1 Bed: $2,158+
Prices trending down
2 Beds: $2,566+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds: $3,002+
Prices trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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Charleston is one of South Carolina’s largest cities by population for good reason — it offers a welcoming blend of Southern hospitality and historic charm.

If you’re considering moving to South Carolina, Charleston is an excellent choice. It’s home to the stunning Historic Charleston Harbor and full of cobblestone streets lined with Victorian houses. There are gorgeous beaches, including Sullivan’s Island and Folly Beach. And if you love the outdoors, you can enjoy green spaces like James Island County Park and Palmetto Islands County Park. The lifestyle is a mix of relaxed and exciting — ideal for students, families, and professionals alike.

Charleston also has many cultural landmarks to attract history buffs — from Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began, to Middleton Place. There are also over 30 art galleries across the city, including Robert Lange Studios, City Gallery at Waterfront Park, and LePrince Fine Art Gallery. And the food scene is versatile and bustling, with restaurants offering everything from tapas to seafood to steak.

Searching for apartments near Charleston, South Carolina is a breeze with Apartment List. Our app uses an AI-powered algorithm to make apartment hunting intuitive, matching you with listings that suit your preferences on neighborhood, budget, and amenities. Just take our Renter Quiz, and we’ll curate options you’ll love so you can find a Charleston apt in no time.

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You can contact us anytime via phone, text, or email for an AI-powered response — and we also make connecting with landlords simple. Whether you want a two-bedroom waterfront unit or a pet-friendly, one-bedroom place in downtown Charleston, we’ll help you find the perfect fit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In Charleston, SC, the average rent is $2,066+ for a studio, $2,158+ for a 1-bedroom, $2,566+ for a 2-bedroom, and $3,002+ 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
You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Charleston, SC by using the cheap apartments filter or you can search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Charleston, SC apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Charleston, SC.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Charleston, SC. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Medical University of South Carolina, College of Charleston, University of South Carolina-Beaufort, Charleston Southern University, Trident Technical College, and Citadel Military College of South Carolina.

Charleston Rent Report: October 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List October 2026 Rent Report for Charleston, SC. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,708, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain up 2.9% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Charleston rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

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Charleston Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

Here’s how Charleston ranks on:

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Charleston’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.

"Charleston renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "However, ratings varied greatly across different categories, indicating that even though renters love Charleston, some aspects can be better."

Key findings in Charleston include the following:

Charleston renters gave their city an A- overall.
The highest-rated categories for Charleston were weather, social life and recreational activities, which all received A+ grades.
The areas of concern to Charleston renters are affordability (C+) and public transit (C).
Charleston earned similar scores to other cities in South Carolina, including Greenville (A+), Myrtle Beach (A+).
Charleston did relatively well compared to other cities nationwide, including Miami, FL (C+), New York, NY (C+) and Los Angeles, CA (C+).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

Renters say:

"Charleston is living history and the overall atmosphere is one of low-key sophistication with an abundance of hospitality." – Teresa L.
"I love that there’s so much to do in Charleston and it’s such a beautiful city. I don’t like how expensive rent is here or how high the sales tax is." – Zoe G.
"I love the ability to walk everywhere. The scenery is nice and there’s lots to do." – Jordan S.
"I love the weather, the nightlife and the beach. The people are friendly and there’s always something to do. The public schools aren’t great, but the teachers are working to make them better." – Sarah H.

For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

View our national survey results.