Palmetto Exchange
3340 Shipley St,
Ladson, SC 29456
$1,465 - $2,075 | 1-3 Beds
Charleston Southern University is a private, Southern Baptist university that began in 1964. CSU is a liberal arts school with roughly 40 undergraduate and 7 graduate programs. The university is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The Buccaneers participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Big South Conference. Sports teams include football, baseball, basketball, and cross country.
CSU's campus is located about 16 miles north of Downtown Charleston, just off I-26. The suburban campus sits along University Boulevard, south of Alumni Drive. Look for apartments off University Boulevard, especially along Elms Plantation Boulevard and Shadow Lane. A wide selection of shops and restaurants are available along University Boulevard, along with North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. This large park is home to a disc golf course, picnic areas, walking trails, a playground, and Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark, an amusement park that features a wave pool, water slides, and more.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Charleston, SC is $1,894 for a studio, $1,795 for one bedroom, $1,960 for two bedrooms, and $2,244 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charleston has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Studio
607 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,894/month
Average Rent
1 BR
769 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,795/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,088 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,960/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,337 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,244/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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