Ladson, SC 183 Apartments for Rent

Ladson, South Carolina lies just outside the historical city of Charleston and averages 209 beautiful days of sunshine per year. What more could you ask for?

Ladson sits on the southwestern edge of Berkeley County and along the northern section of Charleston County. Offering plentiful rainfall and scant snow, average temperatures are mild amidst the humidity of the Atlantic coast. Just fewer than 14,000 people share this seven square mile town, drawn by the reasonable cost of living offered outside surrounding metropolitan areas. In fact, the schools of these two counties divide the students within their county schools. Route 78 and I-26 offer easy transit into and out of the city.

Renting in Ladson

Ladson rental properties include everything from rental houses to duplexes and apartment buildings. In addition to the single-family dwellings, duplexes and townhomes available, Ladson also boasts a number of apartments for rent, including those at Growden Estates, Ashton Woods, Cooper's Ridge and Crowfield Ridge. But when it comes to neighborhoods, you'll be hard-pressed to find any around here -- but that's what adds to Ladson's charm!

The affordable cost of living and convenience to other cities are definitely positive aspects of living in Ladson. It's the ideal balance between big-city convenience and small-town living. The cons of living in Ladson include, for some residents, a considerable commute to larger employers in Charleston or other nearby cities. You'll likely need to go to neighboring towns to find many of the larger retailers, malls, movie complexes and other amenities. However, if you're willing to sacrifice some driving time for lower month-to-month rent, Ladson is perfect for you. But come one, all this doesn't really matter when you know you're dishing out less for rent!

Living in Ladson

Ladson is just 20 miles from Downtown Charleston and 97 miles from Columbia, South Carolina. The cost of living in Ladson is considerably lower than living in the major metropolitan areas. Ladson does, however, share their proximity to notable Atlantic coast beaches. The Charleston area is full of things to do, including ghost walks, carriage rides and top-notch dining at McCrady's, Husk, Fig, Hominy Grill and many others.

Ladson enjoys over 200 sunny days per year, on average, and gets less than one inch of snowfall per year, compared to the national average of 25 inches. Temperatures top out in July around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and drop to just 35 degrees in January, on average.

The Ladson Exchange Park is an events center that draws a variety of shows, acts and performances, catering to residents of Ladson as well as the surrounding counties. Ladson shares borders with Summerville, North Charleston, Goose Creek and Sangaree, all of which provide extra opportunities for shopping, entertainment, employment and more -- just because you live in the charming area of Ladson, doesn't mean you have to spend all your time here. In addition to the regional and national chain stores, Ladson also has its own local shops, such as Dunlap's Antiques and Collectibles.