Accurate listings
Real photographs, real square footage, the parking situation stated plainly and the flood zone disclosed.
For residents
Renting a home
Long-term Lowcountry rentals with straight answers on deposits, pets, parking and renewal.
For residents looking for a twelve month lease or longer
What this actually
looks like
Charleston rentals move quickly and many are handled casually. We handle ours the way we handle sales: photographed properly, described accurately, and leased under a written process you can follow.
Every available rental on this site is one we manage. If a home is listed, it is genuinely available, and the price on the page is the price on the lease.
Included as standard
What is in the service
One application fee
A single application covers every Harbor and Vine rental for 60 days, so you are not paying twice to keep looking.
Showings within 48 hours
Weekday evening and weekend showing slots, booked online or by phone with a person.
Plain-language lease
A South Carolina lease with the important clauses summarised on the first page in normal sentences.
Move-in condition report
Photographed, timestamped and shared with you, so your deposit conversation at the end is short.
Repairs that get answered
Online requests, a 24-hour acknowledgement and an emergency line that reaches a human after hours.
How it runs,
step by step
Five stages, each with a named owner and a date. You always know what happens next.
- 01
Tour
Book a showing on the listing page or call the studio. We confirm within one business day.
- 02
Apply
One online application per adult, income and reference checks, decision usually inside two business days.
- 03
Sign and pay
Electronic lease signing, deposit and first month paid online with a receipt in your portal.
- 04
Move in
Keys at the property, a walkthrough with your property manager and a condition report the same day.
- 05
Live and renew
Renewal conversations start 90 days out, with any proposed change explained in writing.
What residents pay
Sample figures for illustration. Exact amounts depend on the property and are stated on the listing and in your lease.
| Item | Sample figure | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $55 per adult | Covers credit, income and rental history. Valid across our portfolio for 60 days. |
| Security deposit | One month typical | Higher where credit or pet history requires it, always disclosed before you apply. |
| Pet fee | $350 one time | Per pet, where the property allows pets. Service animals are exempt. |
| Lease term | 12 months standard | Some homes offer 18 or 24 months at a modest discount. |
Questions about
renting a home
More answers live on the FAQ page, grouped by what you are trying to do.
Read all questionsMost of our homes do, with a one-time fee per pet and a weight guide set by the owner. Service and assistance animals are never charged a pet fee.
If the home is vacant and your application is complete, usually within five to seven days of approval.
Submit a request in the resident portal at any hour. We acknowledge within 24 hours and treat loss of heat, water or security as an emergency with same-day dispatch.
Sometimes. We put any proposed change in writing 90 days before the lease ends, with the local comparable rents that justify it.
Related services
Property management
Tenanting, maintenance and monthly statements for owners of Lowcountry rental homes.
Buying a home
Private tours, honest condition notes and an offer strategy that holds up in a multiple-offer week.
Relocation concierge
Landing in the Lowcountry from out of state, without three exploratory trips.
Let's talk about your next Charleston move
Whether you are selling in the spring, landing from out of state or handing over a rental, start with a conversation and no pressure.
Sample figures shown across this site. 4.9 average from 187 closed clients.
