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The Guild Apartments

$2,626 – $6,659/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 573–1,392 sq ft
  • 8 units available
  • Pet friendly
128 Columbus St, Charleston, SC, 29403

As of October 13, 2026, The Guild Apartments in Charleston, SC has 8 apartments for rent from $2,626 to $6,659/mo. Studios start at $2,626, one-bedrooms at $3,997, and two-bedrooms at $5,448. The average asking rent has risen 34% since March 25, 2026, from $3,240 to $4,343.


Floor plans

The Guild Apartments has 8 units available across 8 floor plans: 4 studio layouts (573–717 sq ft), 3 one-bedroom layouts (604–1,188 sq ft), and a two-bedroom layout (1,392 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

SC

Studio • 1 Bath • 658 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,626/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
507$2,626658Nov 5

SP

Studio • 1 Bath • 573 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,880/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
803$2,880573Oct 4

SK

Studio • 1 Bath • 641 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,736/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
733$3,736641Feb 14

SF

Studio • 1 Bath • 717 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,062/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
833$4,062717Oct 2

1X

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 604 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,997/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
824$3,997604Sep 17

1E

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 834 Sq Ft

Starting at $5,014/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
837$5,014834Oct 14

1S

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 1,188 Sq Ft

Starting at $6,659/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
801$6,6591,188Oct 11

2H

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,392 Sq Ft

Starting at $5,448/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
723$5,4481,392Sep 17

See all 74 units listed at The Guild Apartments, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At The Guild Apartments, a studio starts at about $3,124 a month all-in: $2,626 rent, $333 in listed fees, and an estimated $165 for electric and gas, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $4,503 and a two-bedroom at about $5,994.

All-in from$3,124/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at The Guild Apartments takes about $94,536 a year for a studio, $143,892 for a one-bedroom, and $196,128 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $3,124 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $153,200 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$3,124/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$153,200/yr

Income to qualify

$94,536/yr

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$ —/mo

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Guild Apartments has ranged from $2,887 to $4,343. The current average is $4,343, the highest in the past year.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (165 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for The Guild Apartments shows $332.81 a month in fees (parking $175, storage space rental $75, trash services doorstep $30, and 5 more) and $2,229 due at signing (security deposit $1,000, pet fee $500, administrative fee $400, and 6 more).

  • Rent

    $2,626 – $6,659/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Feb 14

Monthly fees

Boiler Management

$16.75/mo

Parking

$175/mo

Pest Control Services

$5/mo

Pet Rent

$20/mo

Storage Space Rental

$75/mo

Trash Services - Doorstep

$30/mo

Trash Services - Hauling

$5/mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

$6.06/mo

Due at signing

Administrative Fee

$400

Application Fee

$100

Parking - Vehicle Registration

$75

Pet Fee

$500

Pet Fee - Additional Pet

$100

Pet Management - Third Party

$20/yr

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$1,000

Utility - Final Bill Fee

$17

Utility - New Account Fee

$17

Amenities

The Guild Apartments is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 18 amenities, including fitness center, rooftop pool & sundeck, and concierge services.

  • Air Conditioning

  • Bike Storage W/Tool & Craft Shop

  • Concierge Services

  • Dishwasher

  • Electric Car Charging Stations

  • Fire Pit & Lounge Areas

  • Fitness Center

  • Garage Parking

  • Gated Access

  • Outdoor Kitchen W/Grills

  • Patio/Balcony

  • Pet Friendly

  • Rooftop Pool & Sundeck

  • Smoke Free

  • State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center

  • Swimming Pool

  • Walk-In Closets

  • Washer/Dryer


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    3 photos
  • Roof deck

Location

128 Columbus St, Charleston, SC, 29403


Resident reviews

The Guild Apartments has a 4.7 out of 5 rating from more than 100 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (5.0) and management (4.3) highest and building quality (3.3) lowest.

4.7 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.3
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.0
Location3.5
Building Quality3.3
Maintenance5.0
Overall100 reviews

The Guild offers a highly-rated residential experience in downtown Charleston, with 84% positive reviews highlighting exceptional staff service, well-maintained amenities including a rooftop pool, and a strong sense of community. While most residents praise the concierge team, maintenance quality, and convenient location, a minority of reviews raise concerns about security protocols, parking enforcement, pricing relative to unit size, and staffing consistency in certain areas.

Management and staff receive consistently high praise for responsiveness, friendliness, and going above and beyond in service delivery across leasing, concierge, and maintenance functions. The leasing office handles move-in processes patiently and thoroughly, while concierge and maintenance teams are noted for proactive communication and quick problem resolution. A small number of reviews cite concerns about policy enforcement, security responsiveness, and occasional front-desk interactions, though these are outweighed by positive service experiences.

The Guild offers well-maintained amenities including a rooftop pool, gym, and community spaces that residents consistently praise. Staff responsiveness and concierge service receive strong positive feedback. However, some residents report concerns about parking garage security, including break-ins and vehicle towing, as well as inconsistent upkeep of shared areas like the pool deck. Pricing relative to amenities and unit size is a recurring concern among some residents.

The property benefits from a highly convenient downtown location with walkable access to restaurants, retail, coffee shops, and entertainment venues. Residents consistently praise proximity to neighborhood amenities and downtown attractions. However, parking security concerns have been raised, including reports of break-ins and vehicle theft in the resident garage, along with questions about gate maintenance and access control.

The building is well-maintained with attractive finishes, strong noise insulation, and quality construction that residents appreciate. However, security concerns including inadequate access controls, slow elevator service, and parking garage vulnerabilities have been reported by some residents. Cleanliness and amenities are generally praised, though building upkeep costs and security-related fees have generated billing disputes.

Maintenance staff respond quickly to service requests and demonstrate proactive problem-solving, addressing issues promptly and sometimes before formal requests are submitted. The maintenance team is consistently described as attentive and helpful, contributing to overall resident satisfaction with building operations and upkeep.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

The Guild Apartments is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade B

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The Guild Apartments was good on 197 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in April (average AQI 55, moderate). Daily highs averaged 92°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 40°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

197 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 39

Temperature

92° / 40°

average July high / January low

: 84° high, 65° low

Pollen

Moderate

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: very low, grass: low, weed: moderate

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January58°F40°F47 (good)19 of 31
February60°F43°F47 (good)18 of 28
March74°F52°F51 (moderate)17 of 31
April78°F58°F55 (moderate)7 of 30
May81°F66°F53 (moderate)11 of 31
June88°F72°F52 (moderate)12 of 30
July92°F77°F55 (moderate)12 of 31
August90°F76°F55 (moderate)14 of 31
September86°F71°F46 (good)18 of 30
October75°F60°F41 (good)29 of 31
November69°F49°F42 (good)24 of 30
December60°F43°F50 (good)16 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

The Guild Apartments is a 226-unit building in Charleston, SC.

This is your life. Spending languid afternoons by the rooftop pool, grilling out on the deck with expansive views of Charleston harbor before you. Living here offers an exclusive ambiance at the dynamic epicenter of Charleston. Step inside The Guild and experience unrivaled apartment living. This is your home. A chic dwelling built with a thoughtful, deliberate approach that embodies the best of what refined apartments can provide. Surround yourself with craftmanship, style, and function, living at the dynamic epicenter of Charleston.

  • Building

    Apartment · High-Rise
  • Total units

    226

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Guild Apartments is Myers 2 Head Start, a private preschool 0.3 miles away. The closest public school is Charleston Progressive, 0.3 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Myers 2 Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

T L Meyers Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Charleston Progressive

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.3 mi

Calvary Episcopal Day School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.3 mi

Dreamland Nursery

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Mitchell Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.4 mi

Sanders-Clyde Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.5 mi

Head Start-Julian Mitchell

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

2nd Presbyterian Church Dc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

The Charleston Catholic School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.6 mi

Contact & management

The Guild Apartments is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 843-494-5000.


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