North Charleston is a suburban city in the metropolitan area of Charleston, South Carolina. As of 2005 estimates, the city had a total population of 86,313. This ranks as 3rd in city limit populations within the state, after Columbia and Charleston. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, North Charleston is included within the Charleston-North Charleston Urbanized Area and the larger Charleston-North Charleston Metropolitan Statistical Area. North Charleston apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on North Charleston apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.