Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wappoo Heights Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (13 Rentals)

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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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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

231 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Hampton West
Studio Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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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

Wappoo Heights, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wappoo Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wappoo Heights area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,317. West Ashley Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Wappoo Heights apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,317
West Ashley Heights2AR2BR,1BA$1,475
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,566
35 Folly Apartments35F-11BR,1BA$1,650
Spanish Oaks2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,677

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wappoo Heights, SC

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wappoo Heights area is the $1.56 price per square foot 2A Model at West Ashley Heights in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Wappoo Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Spanish Oaks starting at $1,677 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wappoo Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West Ashley Heights2A2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Spanish Oaks2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
2022 Wappoo Hall Rd, Unit 1A2022 Wappoo Hall RdStudio ,1BA$2.51
Avalon at James IslandA21BR,1BA$2.60
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.22
Aspire at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.32
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.34
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.23
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.03
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wappoo Heights, Charleston, SC

Ranked #42

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across South Carolina and customized analysis for South Central Charleston. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Wappoo Heights Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wappoo Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wappoo Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wappoo Heights is under $1,914.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wappoo Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Wappoo Heights is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,317, while the average apartment in Wappoo Heights costs $2,330.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wappoo Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 86 regular apartments in Wappoo Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wappoo Heights?

Cheap apartments in Wappoo Heights have an average cost of $1,145 which is $1,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wappoo Heights.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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