Construction Cost Estimates for Apartment, 4-7 Story in Charleston, South Carolina

The following analysis estimates the cost to build an apartment, 4-7 story for Charleston, South Carolina. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 60000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build an apartment, 4-7 story in a different city or metropolitan area, go to our index of apartment, 4-7 story models by state.

NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on RSMeans Online - our online cost estimating tool.

Apartment, 4-7 Story Construction Cost Assumptions
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Stories: 6
Story Height (L.F.): 10.33
Floor Area (S.F.): 60000
Basement Included: No
Data Release: Year 2013

Apartment, 4-7 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $100.27 $6,016,200
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $25.07 $1,504,000
Architectural Fees 7% $8.77 $526,400
Total Building Cost $134.11 $8,046,600
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $91.67 $5,500,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $22.92 $1,375,000
Architectural Fees 7% $8.02 $481,200
Total Building Cost $122.60 $7,356,200

Apartment, 4-7 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Frame

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Apartment, 4-7 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame

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Apartment, 4-7 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame

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Apartment, 4-7 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels / R/Conc. Frame

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Apartment, 4-7 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels / Steel Frame

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