Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Byrness Downs Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Audubon
1 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon

115 Magnolia RdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Shires Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shires Apartments

1020 Little John DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Charleston and the best places to live with original content written by our Charleston, SC Local Expert Vickie Shivers

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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Spanish Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Oaks

1515 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmetto Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Square

1551 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Byrness Downs

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Charleston by our Charleston, SC Local Expert Vickie Shivers. See how it ranks!

Byrness Downs, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Byrness Downs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Byrness Downs area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,110. West Wind has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here are the most affordable Byrness Downs apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,110
West WindThe Catamaran2BR,1BA$1,285
Palmetto Square6190A11BR,1BA$1,290
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1,290
West Ashley Heights2A - SPECIALS2BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byrness Downs, SC

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Byrness Downs area is the $1.72 price per square foot Palmetto Model at Sawgrass Apartments in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $2,069. The second greatest value Byrness Downs apartment is the B1 Model at Avalon at James Island starting at $2,723 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Byrness Downs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sawgrass ApartmentsPalmetto3BR,2BA$1.72
Avalon at James IslandB12BR,2BA$2.36
Abberly at West Ashley Apartment HomesRino2BR,2BA$1.80
West Ashley Heights2A - SPECIALS2BR,1.5BA$1.26
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Merrill2BR,1.5BA$1.91
MAA Westchase22A2BR,2BA$1.62
The Avenues of West AshleyPalmetto1BR,1BA$1.96
West WindThe Cutter1BR,1BA$2.22
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1.73
Palmetto Square6190A1R1BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Byrness Downs, Charleston, SC

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Byrness Downs Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Byrness Downs Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Byrness Downs?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Byrness Downs is at Atlantic on Romney listed at $1,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Byrness Downs Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Byrness Downs Apartment is $1,110 at The Jaunt.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Byrness Downs Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Byrness Downs is starting from $1,310 at West Wind.

What is the most affordable Byrness Downs Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Byrness Downs Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sawgrass Apartments and starts from $2,072.

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