Fee Guide The Charleston

Welcome to The Charleston! We prioritize transparency about the fees you may encounter as a resident to help you choose a home that fits your budget. Below, you'll find a clear list of initial and monthly costs that are in addition to the base rent. Our goal is to make your living experience enjoyable and financially manageable. Please review these fees to understand your potential financial commitments fully.

Application Fee $56/per applicant
$56/per applicant
Security Deposit $1,000 - $1200- 1 months rent
(refundable)
First Month's Rent based on move in date
(lease holder portion of base rent)
Holding Fee $200
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)
Pet Fees $25/per pet and/or unit
(If pets are allowed, if pet fees applies it is non-refundable)**
Pet Deposit $500/per pet and/or unit
(If pets are allowed, deposit is refundable)***
Utility Billing Fee $4.40 monthly
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Parcel Locker Fee $5.00 monthly
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
NSF fee $35.00

Base Rent Your rent amount
Water Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Sewer Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Trash Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Hot Water Usage Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Electric Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Gas Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Internet Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Cable Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Telephone Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Utility Fee $4.40 Billing Fee
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Pest Control Fee $3.00 per mnth
(if applicable; may be billed by 3rd party)
Amenity Fee $5.00 per month
(if applicable)
Pet Rent/Fee $50.00 per pet
(if applicable)
Damage Waiver (in lieu of renter's insurance) $14/Mth - in lieu of H04 renter's insurance policy

Key FOB $50.00 Per FOB
$50.00
Lock Change $50.00
NSF Fee $35.00
How to Budget Your Monthly Costs

To calculate your estimated monthly cost, simply:

  1. Add your Base Rent to the required fees listed above.
  2. Choose any Optional Costs that you may wish to add.
  3. The total will be your monthly fixed cost.

Note: Some charges vary and are not a fixed amount.

Enrollment Fee $10 One/time
(if applicable, select communities)
eCheck/ACH $3.59 Per Transaction
Debit Card $6.95 Per Transaction
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) 3.5% Per Transaction
+ Convenience Fee of $2.95 Per Transaction
CashPay / MoneyGram $4.00 Per Transaction
(Up to $6,500)

Late Fees $40.00
Transfer Fee $300/One-time Per Occurrence
Attorney Fees $1000/Per Occurrence
Lease Cancellation Fee up to 2 months rent
Cleaning and Damage Fees Varies
Key Fob Replacement $50-100/Per FOB