Get to know Charleston, SC
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Car-dependent
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Minimal transit
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Charleston is mostly car dependent. Limited services and amenities are within walking distance, so a car is needed for most errands. The area has minimal public transportation, with very few options available for commuting. Charleston is a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
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Schools
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Food
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Services
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Preschool
Elementary
Middle
High
College
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School
Charter • PK, K-8 • 1167 students
Montessori Community School
Public • PK, K-8 • 273 students
Harbor View Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 639 students
Ashley River Creative Arts
Public • PK, K-5 • 612 students
Daniel Island School
Public • PK, K-8 • 1170 students
Charleston Development Academy
Charter • PK, K-8 • 139 students
St. Andrews School Of Math And Science
Public • PK, K-5 • 766 students
Malcolm C. Hursey Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 424 students
North Charleston Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 302 students
Harbor View Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 639 students
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School
Charter • PK, K-8 • 1167 students
Buist Academy
Public • 3-8 • 548 students
Montessori Community School
Public • PK, K-8 • 273 students
Daniel Island School
Public • PK, K-8 • 1170 students
Murray Lasaine Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 363 students
Ashley River Creative Arts
Public • PK, K-5 • 612 students
Charleston Development Academy
Charter • PK, K-8 • 139 students
Drayton Hall Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 632 students
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School
Charter • PK, K-8 • 1167 students
Buist Academy
Public • 3-8 • 548 students
Montessori Community School
Public • PK, K-8 • 273 students
Daniel Island School
Public • PK, K-8 • 1170 students
Murray Lasaine Elementary School
Public • PK, K-8 • 363 students
Charleston Charter for Math and Science
Charter • 6-12 • 547 students
Charleston Development Academy
Charter • PK, K-8 • 139 students
Camp Road Middle
Public • 6-8 • 864 students
Allegro Charter School Of Music
Charter • 6-12 • 229 students
Philip Simmons High
Public • 9-12 • 771 students
James Island Charter High School
Charter • 9-12 • 1589 students
Charleston Charter for Math and Science
Charter • 6-12 • 547 students
Allegro Charter School Of Music
Charter • 6-12 • 229 students
West Ashley High School
Public • 9-12 • 1935 students
Burke High School
Public • 9-12 • 352 students
Charleston Acceleration Academy
Charter • 9-12 • 424 students
College of Charleston
College
The Medical University of South Carolina
College
American College of the Building Arts
College
Clemson Coastal Research & Education Center
College
Fort Johnson Rd / Secessionville Rd
Bus
James Island Elementary Bus Dropoff
Bus
Fort Johnson Rd / Secessionville Rd
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James Island Elementary Bus Dropoff
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Drinks
Food
Restaurants
Stars Rooftop Bar & Grill
Drinks
Charleston Beer Works
Drinks
Groovers Listening Bar
Drinks
Gilroy's Pizza Pub
Restaurant
Trattoria Lucca
Restaurant
Wickliffe House
Restaurant
Barberitos Southwest Grille & Cantina
Restaurant
Famulari's Pizzeria West Ashley
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Grocery stores
Shopping
Dollar General Market
Grocery store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery store
Harris Teeter
Grocery store
Saffron Cafe & Bakery
Grocery store
Rainbow Market
Grocery store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery store
Walmart Supercenter
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Lowes Foods of West Ashley
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Automotive
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Other
Personal care
Pet care
Places of worship
Public services
Clair's Service Station
Automotive
Washaroo Express
Automotive
Clair's Service Station
Automotive
Washaroo Express
Automotive
Mary Bennett Murray Infirmary
Healthcare
Palmetto Hearing Healthcare Center
Healthcare
MUSC Health Medical Center
Healthcare
Rutledge Tower
Healthcare
James Island Medical Care
Healthcare
Stono Dental Care
Healthcare
Courtyard Charleston Waterfront
Hotel
Palmer's Pinckney Inn
Hotel
Comfort Inn Downtown Charleston
Hotel
Motel 6 Charleston South
Hotel
Villa del la Fontaine B&B
Hotel
Courtyard - Charleston Historical District
Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
Hotel
Daniel Ravenel Sotheby International Realty
Other
Carolina One Real Estate
Other
Jeff Cook Real Estate
Other
William Means Real Estate
Other
Sweetgrass Marketing LLC
Other
Edge of America Insurance
Other
Nail Palace
Personal care
Great Clips
Personal care
Elements Massage
Personal care
Stella Nova
Personal care
InStyle Salon
Personal care
Sergio's Hair Salon
Personal care
Nail Lounge
Personal care
Salon Couture
Personal care
Bolton's Landing Appartments Dog Park
Pet care
Hampton Dog Park
Pet care
Carolina Bay Dog Park
Pet care
VCA Animal Hospital
Pet care
Governor's Park Dog Park
Pet care
Riverland Woods Pet Park
Pet care
Grand Oaks Dog Park
Pet care
Mary Ann Church
Place of worship
Washington Methodist Church
Place of worship
Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church
Place of worship
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Place of worship
Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church
Place of worship
First African Evangelical Christian Church
Place of worship
Saint Johns Episcopal Church
Place of worship
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
Saint Peters Roman Catholic Church
Place of worship
Charleston Fire Department Station 20 and 22
Public service
Charleston Municipal Court
Public service
Bank of America
Public service
National Bank of South Carolina
Public service
South State Bank
Public service
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Public service
Charleston County School District Building
Public service
Pro Bono Legal Services
Public service
Rev Federal Credit Union
Public service
Gaillard Municipal Auditorium
Entertainment
MacAulay Museum of Dental History
Entertainment
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History
Entertainment
Sottile Theatre
Entertainment
Charleston County Public Library West Ashley Branch
Entertainment
William Aiken House
Entertainment
The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Entertainment
The Footlight Players Theatre
Entertainment
Gibbes Museum of Art
Entertainment
Gaillard Municipal Auditorium
Entertainment
MacAulay Museum of Dental History
Entertainment
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History
Entertainment
Sottile Theatre
Entertainment
Charleston County Public Library West Ashley Branch
Entertainment
William Aiken House
Entertainment
The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Entertainment
The Footlight Players Theatre
Entertainment
Gibbes Museum of Art
Entertainment
WL Stephens Aquatic Center
Sports
Riverland Woods Apts.
Sports
Stonefield Tennis Court
Sports
Quickshot Shooting Range
Sports
Central Island Square Apartments Pool
Sports
Average rent in Charleston
In Charleston, the average rent is $2,159 per month,
with the average rental size around 981 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,500 - $2,000 , making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$2,159/month
Average rental size
981 sqft
Under $1,000
0%
$1,001 - $1,500
14.1%
$1,501 - $2,000
35.6%
$2,001 - $2,500
29.5%
$2,501 - $3,000
11.4%
Over $3,000
9.3%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in South Carolina
In South Carolina, renters typically spend around $404 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $21 for water to $147 for electricity , depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
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