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Ladson, SC

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Get the small-town environment just minutes outside Charleston

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Follow I-26 about 16 miles northwest of Charleston and you’ll discover the charming town of Ladson. In addition to short commutes into the city, Ladson provides natural beauty and a busy shopping district. It is located near Charleston Southern University, a private Southern Baptist liberal arts school. Ladson is home to Exchange Park, a large events center that hosts the Coastal Carolina Fair every October.

Apartments in Ladson provide a cozy setting near Francis Marion National Forest and within easy access of some of the region’s most famous beaches, including Folly Beach, less than 30 miles away. Residents are also close to Joint Base Charleston, home to the 628th Air Base Wing. In addition to the shops and restaurants located along State Road S-8-62, the Coastal Carolina Flea Market, located off Market Road, provides more than 1,000 booths and is considered the Charleston area’s only true flea market.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ladson, SC is $1,438 for a studio, $1,430 for one bedroom, $1,660 for two bedrooms, and $1,997 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ladson has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,430/month
747 Sq Ft
House
$2,355/month
1,697 Sq Ft
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Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Joseph R. Pye Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

823 Students

6
out of 10

Oakbrook Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

595 Students

5
out of 10

College Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

833 Students

4
out of 10

Ladson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

851 Students

3
out of 10

Oakbrook Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,006 Students

5
out of 10

Sangaree Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

826 Students

3
out of 10

College Park Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

714 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
  • Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
  • Cypress Gardens
  • Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Airports

  • Charleston AFB/International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.