Cheap Apartments for Rent in the James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $400 (13 Rentals)

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St. James Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Place

800 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Harbor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Apartments

801 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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1402 Camp Rd
$1,5001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1402 Camp Rd

Charleston, SC 29412
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1530 Fort Johnson Rd
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1530 Fort Johnson Rd

Charleston, SC 29412
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Cheapest Available James Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the James Island area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes priced from $1,682. MAA James Island has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,698. Here are the most affordable James Island apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$1,682
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,698
The StandardThe StonoStudio,1BA$1,700
Charthouse at James Island2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,850
Sawgrass ApartmentsSawgrass2BR,2BA$1,912

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC

As of February 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $1.74 price per square foot Sawgrass Model at Sawgrass Apartments in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $1,912. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Charthouse at James Island starting at $2,000 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the James Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for James Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sawgrass ApartmentsSawgrass2BR,2BA$1.74
Charthouse at James Island2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.92
Riverland WoodsOakton2BR,2BA$2.35
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$2.11
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.62
Spyglass SeasideFolly1BR,1BA$2.62
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.38
The StandardThe StonoStudio ,1BA$2.58

Getting Around the James Island Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

12 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap James Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in James Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in James Island is at The Standard listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment is $1,682 at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom James Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in James Island is starting from $1,850 at Charthouse at James Island.

What is the most affordable James Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap James Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sawgrass Apartments and starts from $2,015.

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