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Cheap Houses for Rent in Downtown Charleston

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  8. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,315

    2 Dingle St

    2 Dingle St, Charleston, SC 29403
  10. 1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,750

    38 Cannon St

    38 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403
  11. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,800

    93 Tradd St

    93 Tradd St, Charleston, SC 29401
  15. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,250

    86 Romney St

    86 Romney St, Charleston, SC 29403
  17. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,400

    61 Cooper St

    61 Cooper St, Charleston, SC 29403
  23. Building Photo - 12 Porters Ct
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,990
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,990
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,990

    12 Porters Ct

    12 Porters Ct, Charleston, SC 29403
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  31. Building Photo - 185 Fishburne St
    5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,950

    185 Fishburne St

    185 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC 29403
  33. Building Photo - 61 Queen St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $5,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,000

    61 Queen St

    61 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
  34. Building Photo - 126 Logan St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,000

    126 Logan St

    126 Logan St, Charleston, SC 29401
  36. Building Photo - 65 Vanderhorst St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,225
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,225
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,225

    65 Vanderhorst St

    65 Vanderhorst St, Charleston, SC 29403
  38. Building Photo - 10 Orrs Ct
    4 BEDS, 4.5 BATHS
    $6,195

    10 Orrs Ct

    10 Orrs Ct, Charleston, SC 29403
  40. Building Photo - 122 Coming St
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $7,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$7,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$7,000

    122 Coming St

    122 Coming St, Charleston, SC 29403
  42. Building Photo - 56 Bull St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $8,500

    56 Bull St

    56 Bull St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Cheap Houses in Downtown Charleston Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Find cheap houses for rent in Downtown Charleston with Apartment Finder. Whether you're looking for a two-bedroom home or something more spacious with three-four beds, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly homes for rent, and we'll show you which houses offer the best value in Downtown Charleston.

Finding a rental house that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem challenging, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap homes for rent with all the features you want. To find a house you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside the city center. Timing is everything when searching for affordable rentals, so look at different times of the day, days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find a house with a great price, don't hesitate! Cheap homes tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doesn't have to equal sacrifice. While being flexible is important, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap house for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and a garage. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 44 cheap homes available in Downtown Charleston, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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