College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

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College of Charleston - Charleston, SC

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The vibrant history of Charleston lives all around you at this top-notch university

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One of the oldest universities in the United States and positioned in the heart of an equally historic city, the College of Charleston is a key component of Charleston’s timeless charm as well as a major cultural engine for the community. It is considered one of the top universities in the South, and the School of the Arts, the School of Languages, and the School of Sciences and Mathematics in particular feature some of the most highly regarded programs in the region for their respective fields.

The fairly small campus enjoys an ideal location in downtown Charleston, just a block away from King Street and only a short walk from the French Quarter. The nearby bars, restaurants, performance venues, specialty shops, and historic landmarks are far too numerous to name, and folks at C of C are known for taking full advantage of the enviable variety in their off hours. The east side of campus borders a large residential section of town with many rental houses and apartments within walking distance.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Charleston, SC is $1,917 for a studio, $1,766 for one bedroom, $1,905 for two bedrooms, and $2,184 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Charleston has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 607 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,917/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 768 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,766/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,086 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,905/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,336 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,184/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Harbor View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

639 Students

9
out of 10

Montessori Community School

Public

Grades PK-8

273 Students

9
out of 10

Daniel Island School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,170 Students

8
out of 10

Ashley River Creative Arts

Public

Grades PK-5

612 Students

8
out of 10

Murray LaSaine Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

363 Students

8
out of 10

Montessori Community School

Public

Grades PK-8

273 Students

9
out of 10

Daniel Island School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,170 Students

8
out of 10

Murray LaSaine Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

363 Students

8
out of 10

Camp Road Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

864 Students

6
out of 10

C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative & Scient

Public

Grades 6-8

1,172 Students

4
out of 10

Philip Simmons High

Public

Grades 9-12

771 Students

7
out of 10

West Ashley High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,935 Students

5
out of 10

Burke High

Public

Grades 9-12

352 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Charleston Museum
  • Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
  • Tiedemann Park Nature Center
  • South Carolina Aquarium
  • McLeod Plantation Historic Site

Airports

  • Charleston AFB/International

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