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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
F R O M C U R R E N T G R A D U AT E S T U D E N T S
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
HOUSING GUIDE
2020
HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES
NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO
APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES
Intelligent Apartment Search
TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE
Start with the Housing Facts section. This section
should help you determine the type of apartment you'd
3 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay
Our data on housing in rent.
Read about different neighborhoods and narrow down
your search to parts of the city that you like most.
4 ABOUT VERYAPT
Using the VeryApt site alongside this
Use the Apartment Ratings section to identify the
guide
best apartment buildings across the categories (e.g.
best amenities, highest rated) that matter most to you.
5 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW
Most popular neighborhoods for CofC Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set
Students up appointments for the apartments you like most.
6 Downtown/King Street
8 Mount Pleasant
9 James Island
ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
10 Cannonborough All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real
renters in Charleston. We asked students to rate their
apartments on a scale of 1-10 across six categories:
11 DATA TABLE
Compiled from CofC student reviews
12 APARTMENT RATINGS
Top apartments, based on the feedback
of CofC students
12 Most Popular Overall Value Management
13 Highest Rated
14 Best for Value
Amenities Location Safety
Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
buildings for CoC graduate students. If you are interested in
additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing
question, you can reach us at contact@veryapt.com.
DISCLAIMER: The reviews and ratings presented throughout the guide and the
VeryApt website do not reflect the opinions, position, or endorsement of VeryApt.
The responses and reviews presented are solely those of the survey respondents.
VeryApt assumes no responsibility for readers' or users' interpretation of the data.
The results do not in any way constitute a warranty or representation by VeryApt
as to the quality, safety, or other features of a property. We encourage you to
check all available sources of information about properties prior to renting.
Where CofC graduate students Who CofC graduate students
live live with
35% Downtown
Charleston
40% Alone
25% Mount Pleasant
15% Spouse/partner
20% James Island
45% Roommate
10% Cannonborough
(excluding spouse/
Ellitborough
partner)
10% Other (
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NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for CofC graduate students
1 Downtown/King Street 2 Mount Pleasant Other Neighborhoods
35% of CofC grad students 25% of CofC grad students less than 5% each
Downtown Charleston is surrounded by To the east of Downtown Charleston is a
social hubs and hotspots, perfect for large, residential area called Mount 5 NoMo
anyone who wants to live in the most Pleasant. It is known to be the fastest
buzzing part of town. Arguably, the two growing area in all of Charleston and
main advantages to living Downtown are more young professionals/grad students 6 Eastside
walk-ability and proximity to neighboring are venturing here since it's affordable
towns. and relaxing.
7 Ashleyville
3 James Island 4 Cannonborough 8 South of Broad
Elliotborough
20% of CofC grad students 10% of CofC grad students
9 Harleston Village
James Island is sandwiched in-between Cannonborough Elliotborough is a small
Downtown and Folly Beach. Depending section of Downtown Charleston that is
on where you live on James Island, the super popular for grad students/young 10 Winchester
commute to Downtown might take a professionals. Here, you'll find plenty of
good chunk of time but if living near the quaint coffee shops and apartments to
ocean is key, you can't beat this spot rent.
since it offers access to nightlife &
beaches.
5
Downtown/King Street
Historic And Lively
ABOUT DOWNTOWN/KING STREET
King Street is surrounded by social hubs and
hotspots, perfect for anyone who wants plenty
of activity where they live. King Street Historic
District residents recommend the nearby
Hampton Park for outdoor recreation. There is
also the massive South Carolina Aquarium
nearby. The residents that live on King Street
enjoy the plenitude of restaurants and bars
that are great for some quick grub and or
drinks.
Vibrant Exciting place to live
Lots of things to do
MEDIAN RENTS IN DOWNTOWN/KING STREET
$1,250 $2,575 $2,340
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DOWNTOWN/KING STREET
Review by CofC Student HOUSE Review by CofC Student HOUSE
Downtown Charleston is usually pretty crowded Its pretty overpriced to live in near King St because it is
because of all the shopping and food nearby, but I've the place to be but if you can find something in your
enjoyed living here so far because it is a lot of fun. price range its definitely the best neighborhood to live in
in Charleston.
6
Mount Pleasant
Suburban But Within City Limits
ABOUT MOUNT PLEASANT
Within the city of Charleston is a laid-back,
suburban town called Mount Pleasant. It is a
huge residential area and is known to be the
fastest growing area in Charleston. Mount
Pleasant is perfect for anyone who wants to
have access to Downtown but still live far
enough away to have that separation.
Relaxing Quickly Growing
Friendly
MEDIAN RENTS IN MOUNT PLEASANT
$1,225 $1,340 $1,555
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT MOUNT PLEASANT
Review by CofC Student BRIDGESIDE Review by CofC Student 1201 MIDTOWN
Mount Pleasant is the best place to live. It has Very safe neighborhood. Close to restaurants, large
everything- great restaurants, bumpers stores and single family home neighborhood. Some construction
groceries, close to the beach, and very safe. I would love still ongoing since the area is ever-expanding.
to live here for the rest of my life.
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James Island
In-Between Downtown And Folly Beach
ABOUT JAMES ISLAND
Positioned between Downtown Chalreston and
Folly Beach, James Island offers the best of
both worlds. You'll most likely need a car, but
it'll be tough to find a more conveniently
located neighborhood. It's also pretty walk-
able with its own set of restaurants & bars, so
you don't necessarily need to leave in order to
have a good time.
Beach Vibes Relaxed
A Bit Farther from Class
MEDIAN RENTS IN JAMES ISLAND
$1,375 $1,525 $1,945
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT JAMES ISLAND
Review by CofC Student PENNINSULA Review by CofC Student THE STANDARD
Love living on James Island. I am 10 minutes from I love living on James Island!!! Great place to live, a lot of
school and 10 minutes from Folly Beach. I am close to all places are walkable and the parks are great. Not far from
of the stores I need to go to and not bombarded with Folly Beach or Downtown! Traffic on Folly Road can be
traffic. rough at times.
9
Cannonborough
Trendy Neighborhood, Rich in History
ABOUT CANNONBOROUGH
Cannonborough Elliotborough is a trendy and
vibrant spot in the city that attracts young
professional/grad students. This leafy
neighborhood is filled with vintage shops,
bakeries, and indie stores. In a way, it's super
convenient since you're so close to Downtown/
King Street but you feel tucked away in a
secluded neighborhood.
Small Shops
Walk-Able to King Street
Close to School
MEDIAN RENTS IN CANNONBOROUGH
$2,000 $2,150 $2,955
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT CANNONBOROUGH
Review by Local ResidentCofC Student
HOFFLER PLACE Review by CofC Student ELAN MIDTOWN
Great location within walking distance to everything Nice proximity to King Street and school. Makes life
downtown. easy!
10APARTMENT KEY
Excellent for a category
RATINGS
•••• $$$$ $1390+ per renter
••• Great $$$ $1140- $1389
•• Average $$ $960- $1139
• Below average $ < $960
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1000 West Apartments Apt 6.0 $ •• •• •• ••• •
1201 Midtown Apt 7.7 $$$$ •• •• •• • •••
35 Folly Apt 9.3 $$$$ ••• ••• •••• •• •••
5 Brewster Court Apt 8.4 $$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••••
930 Nomo Apt 6.8 $$ •• •• •• •• •••
Ashford Riverview Apt 9.0 $ •••• •• •••• • ••••
Bees Ferry Apt 7.0 $$ •• •• •• •• ••
Bridgeside at Patriots Point Apt 9.0 $$$$ •••• •••• ••• ••• ••••
Central Island Square Apt 9.0 $$$ ••• ••• ••• •••• ••••
Central Square at Watermark Apt 9.8 $$$$ ••• ••• ••• •••• ••••
Channel Bowen Apt 9.6 $$$ •••• •••• • •••• •
Concord West of the Ashley Apt 8.7 $$ ••• ••• •• •••• •••
Daniel Island Village Apt 9.5 $$$ •• •••• •• ••• ••••
Edgewater Plantation Apt 9.0 $$ •••• ••• •••• ••• ••••
Elan Midtown Apt 8.4 $$$$ ••• ••• •• ••• ••
Foundry Point Apt 8.7 $$$ •••• •••• ••• •••• ••••
Middleton Cove Apt 7.0 $ ••• •• •• •••• ••
Parish Place Apt 6.0 $ • •• •• •• ••
Penninsula Apt 8.2 $$ •• •• ••• •• •••
Proximity Apt 9.2 $$ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••
Riverland Woods Apt 9.3 $$ •••• •••• ••• ••• •••
Runaway Bay Apt 7.0 $$$ •••• • •••• ••• ••••
Spyglass Seaside Apt 8.5 $$$ ••• ••• •••• •• •••
St. Philip’s Place Apt 8.0 $$ •• • ••• •• •••
The Haven at Indigo Square Apt 9.0 $$ ••• •••• ••• ••• •••
The Heyward Apt 8.5 $$ •• ••• ••• •• ••
The Standard at James Island Apt 6.0 $$$ • •• •• ••• ••
Townhouse Village Apartments Apt 8.0 $ •• • •••• •• ••
Tradition at Summerville Apt 9.0 $ • •• •• •• ••
** Buildings with fewer than 3 reviews or ratings below 7.0 are not listed in this guide but reviews can be found online at VeryApt.com.
*** Some buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are included above because of high ratings but do not appear in the top 10 lists.
11MOST 1 st
35 FOLLY
Ashleyville, 35 Folly Road Blvd
$$$$ 25+
PEOPLE
POPULAR
Buildings with the most CofC graduate students
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by CofC Graduate Student
What students typically look for: “Less than a 10 minute drive. Great if you have a dog as behind
our apartment is a walking trail.”
Excellent location 2 nd
BEES FERRY $$ 15+
Reasonably-priced Charleston, 2020 Proximity Dr
PEOPLE
apartments
Solid amenities
Review by CofC Graduate Student
“Love where I live. The location is both good and bad. I like living
a decent ways away from downtown, but in the same sense it
can be a hassle because it takes 30 minutes to get to school.”
3 rd
EDGEWATER PLANTATION $$ 10+
PEOPLE
Mt Pleasant, 100 Eighty Oak Ave
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$950 $1,300 $1,350 $1,900
TOP 5 Review by CofC Graduate Student
“Very fast for maintainer requests. Great view of the harbor, can
even walk out to the salt marsh. Very friendly environment.
Always a place to park, even have garages if you want to rent
1st 35 FOLLY 25+ PEOPLE one to use and have spaces for boats. If you own a dog they have
several dog parks and plenty of dog bags and trash cans for
walks.”
2nd BEES FERRY 15+ PEOPLE
EDGEWATER
3rd
PLANTATION 10+ PEOPLE
4th SPYGLASS SEASIDE 5+ PEOPLE
4th THE HEYWARD 5+ PEOPLE
12HIGHEST 1 st
CENTRAL SQUARE AT WATERMARK
Mt Pleasant, 1280 Appling Dr
$$$$ 9.8
OVERALL
RATED
RATING
Buildings with the best overall ratings
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by CofC Graduate Student
What the highest-rated properties typically offer: “I've lived here all three years! It's the best. Going to resign my
lease for next year as well.”
High-end amenities 2 nd
CHANNEL BOWEN $ 9.6
Close proximity to work/ Charleston, 1000 Channel Marker Way
OVERALL
RATING
school
Nearby stores/grocery
Excellent management
Review by CofC Graduate Student
“Great apartment with even better amenities!”
3 rd
DANIEL ISLAND VILLAGE $$$ 9.5
OVERALL
Charleston, 455 Seven Farms Dr RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$1,050 $1,400 $1,450 $2,000
TOP 5
Review by CofC Graduate Student
“Visit the website to find out more about the amenities. Fully
manicured property with tropical plants and walking trails. 20
minute commute to campus and downtown restaurants.”
CENTRAL SQUARE AT
1st
WATERMARK 9.8 OVERALL
RATING
2nd CHANNEL BOWEN 9.6 OVERALL
RATING
DANIEL ISLAND
3rd
VILLAGE 9.5 OVERALL
RATING
4th PROXIMITY 9.2 OVERALL
RATING
EDGEWATER
5th
PLANTATION 9.0 OVERALL
RATING
13BEST FOR 1 st
PROXIMITY
Charleston, 2021 Proximity Dr
$$ 9.5
VALUE
VALUE
RATING
Highest-rated properties for value
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by CofC Graduate Student
What top value properties typically offer: "Recently changed staff and I love living here now. The price is
unbeatable."
Great price-to-space trade 2 nd
off ASHFORD RIVERVIEW $ 9.4
VALUE
Charleston, 1476 Orange Grove Rd RATING
Good location
Solid amenities and basic
features
Review by CofC Graduate Student
“A quiet place with great maintenance and management. I
highly recommend looking here if you have a budget. Very
friendly office staff.”
3 rd
MIDDLETON COVE $ 9.3
VALUE
Charleston, 2284 Ashley River Rd RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$850 $1,200 $1,250 $1,800
TOP 5 Review by CofC Graduate Student
“It's pretty great area, though about 20 minute drive from the
school. The area could improve on their units and update them,
but overall it's a pretty good experience.”
1st PROXIMITY 9.5 VALUE
RATING
2nd ASHFORD RIVERVIEW 9.4 VALUE
RATING
3rd MIDDLETON COVE 9.3 VALUE
RATING
TOWNHOUSE VILLAGE
4th
APARTMENTS 9.0 VALUE
RATING
5th THE HEYWARD 8.8 VALUE
RATING
14Townhomes
Smaller properties and how to find them
ABOUT TOWNHOMES
Townhomes are apartments in older
buildings, typically a few stories tall. They Finding a townhome
usually do not have a doorman, an elevator, Townhomes can be challenging to find because they tend to be
or many amenities, but can be cheaper and individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers.
more spacious than the apartment and
Townhome listings are typically available ~60 days in advance. You
condo units in high-rises.
can find a townhome by searching online listings, contacting a
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A TOWNHOME landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team
who can help identify some options.
CHEAPER LARGER FLOOR PLANS
3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE MORE PRIVACY Preparing for a townhome search
Most CofC students opt for larger properties in order to live closer
WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A TOWNHOME to other students and simplify the housing search. That said, there
are plenty of wonderful townhomes - be prepared to visit more
NO DOORMAN LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS properties to find that perfect home, carefully examine the pros/
OLDER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED AMENITIES
cons, and move quickly if you find a unit you love.
MORE MAINTENANCE ISSUES
TIPS AND ADVICE
Reliable Landlords Noise and Neighbors Lease Terms
Check online reviews and talk to Sounds often travel well through Leases with independent landlords
previous tenants to find out about townhomes and you can easily be are negotiable. Check your lease for
your landlord. Look for one that disturbed by barking dogs, music, or restrictions on sub-letters and visitor
responds quickly to maintenance construction. Check out the policies. You may be able to avoid a
requests and has a history of surrounding area to get a sense for rent increase by locking in a longer
returning deposits. what it may be like. lease.FOR DETAILED REVIEWS AND PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS VISIT
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