Affordable area near Charleston, South Carolina?? (North Charleston, Mount Pleasant: real estate market, apartment complex, for rent)

[vic0701]

Hi! I am 21, have a bachelors in graphic design.. looking to relocate to the Charleston, SC area within the next year or two.

What are some of the most affordable/safe areas near Charleston? I am looking to rent a one bedroom apartment.


Any help is appreciated! Thanks!!!

[OleTomCat]

Define what is affordable to you, what I consider affordable may be way outside of your price range and viceversa....

[vic0701]

Ahhh good point. For rent i'd like to stay under $1000 per month.

[mrpeatie]

$1000 on a one bedroom- for the first time in a while I think we'll have someone happy with the move.

It'll be tricky to find an apartment for that dontown but if you look hard enough might finding something that is either small, a little rundown or near a not great area. Usually you can find something for that in Wagner Terrace which is decent area on the peninsula but not downtown.

But that'll get you into any of the Burbs with no problem and even into a house in North Charleston, West Ashley, or James Island. As an example- there is a two bedroom house about two blocks from me asking $975/mo. Its on a wonky lot but is in West Ashley and only two stoplights from downtown.

You can also typically also a couple find off-season condos on Folly Beach in that range. But then you have to move during tourist season. Still- its nice to live at the beach once in life.

[OleTomCat]

I hear an add for a James Island apartment complex that states $750.00 for a one bedroom, just off of the connector behind the Lowe's....

[mrpeatie]

OTC- didn't those units go condo. Given the real estate market- for condos in particular- I imagine we'll be seeing many at that rate. Funny thing is- I think they actually rented for more than that back in the early 00s. If I could make all my RE decisions in this market I could live like a King. But I'd still need my 2005-2007 salary to do so.

[OleTomCat]

I heard the add today on the radio....

[vic1949]

Dear vic0701:

If the market remains the same until your planned move you should have no problem finding a rent for $1000 or less. Also, consider a purchase. You can find something pretty good with that kind of mortgage payment.

Consider James Island, West Ashley, and Johns Island. I've seen some very affordable places there. Also, there are plenty of young professionals in those areas and you are not far from downtown

[vic0701]

thanks for all your help guys!!

[Unknown2You]

I pay that amount in Mount Pleasant...........for 3 times the bedrooms.