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Location
1556 Kemper Ave #A, Charleston, SC 29412, USA
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Happy Homes Property Manager, LLC
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Property Overview
With a strong value-for-money ranking and a nearby top-rated middle school, 1556 Kemper Ave #A in Charleston offers a practical location with appealing local access. It also stands out for pet friendliness, with no breed or pet restrictions, a required pet deposit, and several nearby pet hospitals and grooming services.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- More space
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1556 Kemper Ave #A
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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About 1556 Kemper Ave #A
This property is located within walking distance of many shops and restaurants in the James Island area including Sweetwater Café and Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint. Large windows in the living room allow for great natural light. The kitchen has tile floors and comes with a stainless steel refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer. Dogs are negotiable. No cats allowed! A one-time pet fee of $200/pet for administrative processing. A $35 fee will be added monthly for a Tenant Amenity Package. This includes but is not limited to a 24/7/365 maintenance phone line and air filters shipped directly to your door. More information on these services will be provided with your lease. This property is managed by Happy Homes Property Manager. For additional information please go to https happyhomespm com rental-search and locate your listing or call us at 843-793-0301 to schedule a showing using our automated scheduling system. A video walkthrough tour of the property can be viewed here: https happyhomespm link 1556-Kemper-Ave-A-walkthrough
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1556 Kemper Ave, Charleston, SC 29412, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 64 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
Address details
| Zip code | 29412 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Charleston
1-bedroom apartments at 1556 Kemper Ave #A cost about 26% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Charleston.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Charleston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,967 |
| October 2024 | $1,981 |
| November 2024 | $1,911 |
| December 2024 | $1,927 |
| January 2025 | $1,980 |
| February 2025 | $1,955 |
| March 2025 | $1,954 |
| April 2025 | $1,979 |
| May 2025 | $1,960 |
| June 2025 | $1,920 |
| July 2025 | $2,005 |
| August 2025 | $2,063 |
| September 2025 | $1,974 |
| October 2025 | $1,901 |
| November 2025 | $1,920 |
| December 2025 | $1,957 |
| January 2026 | $1,942 |
| February 2026 | $1,955 |
| March 2026 | $1,862 |
| April 2026 | $1,831 |
| May 2026 | $1,911 |
| June 2026 | $1,936 |
| July 2026 | $1,961 |
| August 2026 | $1,912 |
| September 2026 | $2,036 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1556 Kemper Ave #A?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$61,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $61,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,525.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months ago | $1,700 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,400 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1556 Kemper Ave #A
Harbor View Elementary School
1576 harbor view rd
charleston, SC, 29412
PK, K-5Public
A
Philip Simmons Elementary School
2095 seven sticks dr
wando, SC, 29492
PK, K-4Public
B+
Bowen's Corner Elementary
1173 williams ln
hanahan, SC, 29461
PK, K-5Public
B+
Carolina Park Elementary
3650 park avenue blvd
mt. pleasant, SC, 29466
PK, K-5Public
A
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Internet available near 1556 Kemper Ave #A
Neighborhood
Getting around Charleston near 1556 Kemper Ave #A
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1556 Kemper Ave #A, Charleston
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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1556 Kemper Ave, Charleston, SC
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1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,400
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