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

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

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CharlestonSC29412

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,666
Aspire at James IslandA51BR,1BA$1,750
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$1,759
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,799
Charthouse at James Island2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Charthouse at James Island2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.87
James Towne Village2Bd 1bth Renovated2BR,2BA$2.21
2022 Wappoo Hall Rd, Unit 1A2022 Wappoo Hall RdStudio ,1BA$2.51
Riverland WoodsCedarcrest1BR,1BA$2.46
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$2.20
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.82
Spyglass SeasideFolly1BR,1BA$2.59
Aspire at James IslandA51BR,1BA$2.38
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,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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