Park Circle

North Charleston, SC

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Park Circle - North Charleston, SC

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A walkable locale with a gorgeous greenspace and vibrant thoroughfare

Park-Like Artistic Trendy Up-and-Coming Dining Nightlife Community

Located along the Cooper River, Park Circle is an up-and-coming neighborhood known for its dynamic park and vibrant dining and nightlife scenes. Founded in 1912, this historic neighborhood was once home to North Charleston’s old Main Street and has been transformed into a local favorite and cultural hub. As its name implies, the neighborhood’s namesake greenspace is in the shape of a circle. Park Circle has sports facilities, a playground, and a beautiful butterfly garden. The park is also a popular gathering spot for holiday parades, festivals, and other community events like the North Charleston Farmers Market.

The neighborhood is park-like and very walkable, so you’ll find residents walking from Park Circle over to East Montague Avenue, which boasts an impressive collection of breweries, quirky mom ‘n’ pop shops, nightlife hotspots, food truck festivals, and more. Along with a strong cultural presence, Park Circle has several schools and neighborhood parks, making it a great option for families. Rentals in this neighborhood range from affordable single-family homes to luxury apartments.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Park Circle is $1,623 for a studio, $1,682 for one bedroom, $1,918 for two bedrooms, and $2,379 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Park Circle has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 574 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,623/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 718 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,682/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,015 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,918/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,484 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,379/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

53

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.

28

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cooper River Marina
  • Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
  • Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
  • Tiedemann Park Nature Center
  • Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Airports

  • Charleston AFB/International

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