
Cheap Homes for Rent in James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,600 (16 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the James Island area of Charleston.


1402 Camp Rd

1045 Harbor View Rd

1411 Dove Run Dr
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1500 Seacroft Rd
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1500 Seacroft Rd

1755 Central Park Rd

1366 Pinnacle Ln

202 Promenade Vista St
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15 Town Park Ln

202 Promenade Vista St

1345 Pinnacle Ln

252 Howle Ave
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James Island, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in James Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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James Island 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,266 | $1,695 | $3,250 |
James Island 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,971 | $1,830 | $4,200 |
James Island 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,186 | $3,950 | $8,000 |
James Island 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,450 | $4,450 | $4,450 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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 2 Beds unit found at James Towne Village priced from $1,666. Aspire at James Island has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable James Island apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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James Towne Village | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,666 |
Aspire at James Island | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Edisto Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,759 |
MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Charthouse at James Island | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $1.87 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Charthouse at James Island in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the 2Bd 1bth Renovated Model at James Towne Village starting at $2,071 with a $2.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Charthouse at James Island | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
James Towne Village | 2Bd 1bth Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
2022 Wappoo Hall Rd, Unit 1A | 2022 Wappoo Hall Rd | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
Riverland Woods | Cedarcrest | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Edisto Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Avalon at James Island | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Spyglass Seaside | Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Aspire at James Island | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Frequently Asked Questions about James Island
What type of rentals are currently available in James Island?
There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC with pricing that ranges from $1,575 to $10,464. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in James Island ranging from $1,650 to $8,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in James Island?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in James Island ranges from $1,650 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,339.
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