Mount Pleasant

Suburban Within the City
Within the city of Charleston is a laid-back suburban town called Mount Pleasant. It is a huge residential area and is known to be the fastest growing area in the entirety of South Carolina. The most popular destination in town is Patriots Point, a retired Naval aircraft carrier, submarine, and destroyer now open to the public. It is open on the dock all year-round for anyone who wants to check it out. Mount Pleasant is perfect for anyone who wants to live in a suburban atmosphere that is right by the city-life of Charleston.

The residents of Mount Pleasant recommend the south side of town for the best restaurants. These include The Shellmore, Five Loaves Cafe, Grace & Grit, The Pickled Palate, and Bacco. Bars are more all over town, and are great for drinks with friends. Bars in the area include Charleston Sports Pub Mount Pleasant, House of Brews, and O'Brion's Pub & Grille. Mount Pleasant is perfect for anyone who wants to live in a suburban residential area while also having the city-life only a short drive away.
What Mount Pleasant Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
8.0
social
8.0
management
9.0
Median rents in Mount Pleasant
Studio
$
1,223
1 Bedroom
$
1,340
2 Bedroom
$
1,556

Living in
Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant — 8.8/10 Rating (based on 11 neighborhood reviews)
Location is amazing. Feels safe. Mix of young professionals, retired people, and families. Lots of pets.
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Runaway Bay
There is a mix of students, people working and families.

It is incredibly safe and a gorgeous neighborhood.

Everyone is friendly to people and pets!
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Central Square at Watermark
Everyone that lives there waves to each other and will talk to you. Very neighbor friendly, so they expect you to do the same.
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Edgewater Plantation
Newer neighborhood but has the essentials within walking distance.
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The Haven at Indigo Square
Friendly people
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Runaway Bay
Good location
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1201 Midtown
Mount Pleasant is the best place to live. It has everything- great restaurants, bumpers stores and groceries, close to the beach, and very safe. I would love to live here for the rest of my life.
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Bridgeside at Patriots Point
Very safe neighborhood. Close to MUSC facilities, large single family home neighborhood, retirement community. Some construction still ongoing.
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1201 Midtown
Mount Pleasant has everything you could need. Great community with plenty to do and see. Very close to the beach!
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The Haven at Indigo Square
there is boat parking as well, which is a must for us
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The Watch on Shem Creek
I like Mt. P. Lived there for 6 years
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Bridgeside at Patriots Point


Getting to Know
Mount Pleasant

Neighborhood Boundaries

Best Apartments
in Mount Pleasant

Avana Long Point
1 Bed $1,754
2 Beds $1,669
3 Beds $2,225

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The Haven at Indigo Square
Studio $1,285
1 Bed $1,490
2 Beds $1,910

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Bridgeside at Patriots Point
Studio $2,192
1 Bed $1,968
2 Beds $2,782

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Central Square at Watermark
1 Bed $2,735
2 Beds $2,946
3 Beds $3,487

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MAA Rivers Walk
Studio $1,748
1 Bed $1,888
2 Beds $2,133

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The Watch on Shem Creek

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