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Hampton West

554 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403

2.9 (4 reviews)

2 Weeks Ago

Independent Living 55+

Hampton West

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds	Baths	Average SF	Availability
Studio Studio 0 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	432 SF	Not Available
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	554 SF	Not Available

About Hampton West

A 55+ community. It’s Historic Charleston Living at Hampton West! Newly Renovated studio and 1 bedroom apartments in the beautiful historic area of Charleston. Only a quick walk to Hampton Park, Hagood Johnson Stadium, and the Citadel Campus. We are also just around the corner from many of Charleston’s trendiest restaurants. Our intimate studio and 1 Bedroom apartments feature 12’ ceilings, stainless steel appliances, tank-less water heaters, walk-in showers, and private patios or balconies. Each building has security-controlled access which allows entry to its beautifully decorated wide hallways. Golf cart charging station and bike racks are just a few of the outdoor amenities. Pets are welcome and come see why Hampton West is perfectly placed and perfectly priced with YOU in mind!

Hampton West is an apartment community located in Charleston County and the 29403 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Charleston 01 attendance zone.

Unique Features

Permit Parking
Bike Racks
Controlled Access Buildings

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Controlled Access

Community-Wide WiFi

Community-Wide WiFi
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Maintenance on site
Property Manager on Site
Key Fob Entry
Elevator
Courtyard

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi

Highlights

High Speed Internet Access
Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Heating
Ceiling Fans
Smoke Free
Cable Ready
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

Dishwasher
Disposal
Ice Maker
Granite Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliances
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator

Model Details

Hardwood Floors
Carpet
Vinyl Flooring
High Ceilings
Balcony
Patio

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees
Application Fee - Non-refundable

$75
Reservation Fee- Non-refundable

$100
Security Deposit Refundable

$250

This is called the Application Deposit when applying and wil... Read More l become the apartment security deposit once approved. (credit based-could go up) Read Less

Pet policies are negotiable.

Dogs Allowed
Monthly pet rent

$25
One time Fee

$300
Weight limit

30 lb
Pet Limit

1
Restrictions:

No Aggressive Breeds permitted
Comments:

Max 30 lbs. no aggressive breeds

Cats Allowed
Monthly pet rent

$25
One time Fee

$300
Weight limit

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Pet Limit

1
Restrictions:

No Aggressive Breeds permitted
Comments:

Max 30 lbs. no aggressive breeds

Parking
Surface Lot
Permit Parking Only- $75 per month

$75/mo

1 Max, Assigned Parking

Street
City of Charleston Permit parking

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1 Max, Assigned Parking

Details

Utilities Included

Water
Trash Removal
Sewer

Lease Options

Property Information

Built in 2002
41 units/3 stories

Specialty Housing Details

This property is intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older.

Location

Property Address: 554 Rutledge Ave, Charleston,

SC 29403

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Neighborhood

Considered the cultural capital of the South, downtown Charleston contains the French Quarter on the east, sporting cobblestone streets and gaslight lamps, and Market Street on the west, where the famous Charleston City Market operates. Because the downtown area sits between the Ashley River and the Cooper River, residents can walk from their apartments to Waterfront Park, a few blocks south, for a little rest and relaxation or wander along the narrow streets, where historic homes and buildings proudly sit.

Locals enjoy spending time at the Charleston Crab House for both the fresh seafood and the homey atmosphere. They can people-watch on the outside terrace while enjoying good food and cold drinks.

Learn more about living in Downtown Charleston

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	622 Sq Ft	$1,795	$1,948	$2,300
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	935 Sq Ft	$2,095	$2,949	$3,950
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	6714 Sq Ft	$19,950	—	—

Amenities

Community-Wide WiFi
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Maintenance on site
Property Manager on Site
Key Fob Entry
Elevator
Courtyard
Permit Parking

Bike Racks
Controlled Access Buildings
High Speed Internet Access
Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Heating
Ceiling Fans
Smoke Free
Cable Ready

Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Dishwasher
Disposal
Ice Maker
Granite Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliances
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven

Range
Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors
Carpet
Vinyl Flooring
High Ceilings
Balcony
Patio

Expenses

Recurring

Assigned Surface Lot Parking $75

Cat Rent $25

Dog Rent $25

One-Time

Cat Fee $300

Dog Fee $300

Utilities Included

Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Office Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Medical Univ. of S.C.	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Trident Tech., Palmer	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Charleston School Of Law	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
The Citadel	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi

Hampton West is within 16 minutes or 0.9 mile from Medical Univ. of S.C.. It is also near The Citadel and Trident Tech., Palmer.

Schools

James Simons Elementary

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

360 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Mitchell Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

222 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Simmons Pinckney Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

219 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Burke High

Public High School

Grades 9-12

352 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

The Charleston Catholic School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

188 Students

Nearby

Ashley Hall School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

640 Students

Nearby

School data provided by GreatSchools

Transportation

Hampton West is near Charleston AFB/International, located 13.5 miles or 20 minutes away.

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Charleston Amtrak Station	Drive:	10 min	7.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Charleston AFB/International	Drive:	20 min	13.5 mi

Walkability Near Hampton West

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Very Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Hampton West.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Kings Plaza	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
King & Calhoun	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
The Shops at Belmond Charleston Place	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi

Hampton West has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry	Drive:	2 min	1.1 mi
Charleston Museum	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Tiedemann Park Nature Center	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
South Carolina Aquarium	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
McLeod Plantation Historic Site	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi

Hampton West has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston Museum, and Tiedemann Park Nature Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
MUSC Medical Center	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Roper Hospital	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health	Drive:	7 min	4.2 mi

Hampton West has 3 hospitals within 4.2 miles, the nearest is MUSC Medical Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 2 minutes drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Charleston Coast Guard Station	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Charleston Naval Base	Drive:	14 min	7.2 mi
Charleston Air Force Base	Drive:	14 min	10.1 mi

Hampton West has 3 military bases within 10.1 miles, the nearest is Charleston Coast Guard Station which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minutes .

Property Ratings at Hampton West

How Is This Rating Determined?

2.9

Out of 5

2.9 Blended Score

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6/7/24

DO NOT LIVE HERE

I lived here for two years while finishing up my graduate degree. The management is awful. They struggle to keep the office staffed, and when someone is employed as the office manager they are actually on site about 50% of the time that they are supposed to be there. When I moved in, my toilet was clogged and couldn’t flush. I called the emergency maintenance service and the worker was very annoyed that I needed it fixed and asked if it could wait until the next day - he showed up to fix my toilet when I told him no and after fixing it he tried to tell me I didn’t know how to properly flush a toilet and that it was my fault it was clogged. It was also in my lease and advertised on the website that there was free WiFi on the property. This is not the case, and although I complained about this several times the issue was never resolved and I had to purchase my own WiFi. Another thing that was advertised on their website is free laundry on site. About 2 months into me living there, the washers and dryers on site were replaced with no notice to the residents and we started having to pay $2.75 per wash and $2.00 per drying cycle. When confronted with this, management did nothing to help. When I was finally able to move out, my parents and boyfriend both helped me clean the apartment and remove all belongings. The apartment was in good shape with no damages and no personal items left behind. 31 days after the lease ended, I still had not received my security deposit back or any notice that they were keeping the deposit, so I reached out via email. Management claimed that they had mailed me a notice that they were keeping my deposit and that I owed $145 on top of the deposit for cleaning charges. Again, nothing was damaged in the apartment and I never received this notice via mail. When I questioned management, it was explained that I had the option to hire a cleaning service to clean the apartment before I moved out and that I would have likely received my deposit back if I had done so. When I stated that this was nowhere in my lease, I was presented with an itemized list of the cost for cleaning each item in the apartment which I had not signed and which was not present anywhere in my lease. All in all, the place does not take care of its residents (or employees it seems based on the turnover rate of on site management). I would avoid this complex if at all possible.

4/5/24

DO NOT MOVE HERE - property management is terrible!

This is the worst apartment I've ever lived in. Heat went out on Christmas and instead of fixing it, they gave me space heaters that barely worked and blew a fuse so I had no electricity. Property management is incompetent and rude. I had a ceiling leak in the same spot 4 different times that was never fixed. They also told me in the middle of my lease that I needed at 55+ co-signor to be compliant or I couldn't renew my lease. All very shady and sketchy.

3/25/22

Terrible property management

Everything that can go wrong does, from the never working laundry to the constantly overflowing dumpster. The final straw for me was the third time my roof leaked significant amounts of water into my bedroom

2/9/22

Perfect Location

The location is perfect, everything I need is in walking distance and my dog absolutely loves it here. The renovated apartments are much nicer than any other apartments in this area and super modern with granite countertops, stainless appliances, fully tiled bathrooms, and 12 foot ceilings. Staff is very nice. They even bring my packages to my door and I had no maintenance issues since I moved in 3 month ago. I will be here for a while and am glad I found this hidden gem.