Charleston, South Carolina

As the oldest city in South Carolina, Charleston offers new residents a perfect mix of old and new. Founded in 1670, Charleston is the state's fastest growing city, providing apartments in nearly all price points and locations. The population is just over 110,000 residents, placing it as the second largest city in South Carolina.

Charleston itself is divided into six districts or areas: the Peninsula/Downtown, West Ashley, Johns Island, James Island, Daniel Island, and the Cainhoy Peninsula. There is a wide array of apartments in all of these areas. And inside the city limits, there are a total of 23 public parks. Along the coast, Rainbow Row is an area where pastel colored homes line the waterfront. As a rule of thumb, apartments will get more expensive the closer you get to the water.

Sitting right in the middle of South Carolina's coastline, Charleston's climate is considered "humid sub-tropical." Mild winters, hot, humid summers, and rain all year mean finding an apartment with air conditioning a must. Hurricanes are also a major threat to the area - many apartments in Charleston are built to withstand the heavy rain and gusting winds associated with these seasonal storms.

New residents moving to Charleston, South Carolina will find that the area is well known as a vacation destination. Find an apartment on one of the many tree-lined streets, near award-winning restaurant, or fantastic shopping. Throughout Charleston, you'll benefit from the public reinvestment in the city and its commitment to historic preservation.