
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ashley Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $300 (90 Rentals)
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West Ashley
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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West Ashley, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Ashley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Ashley Studio Apartments | $1,781 | $1,050 | $5,475 |
West Ashley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $807 | $8,179 |
West Ashley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,010 | $10,000+ |
West Ashley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
West Ashley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,969 | $2,924 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available West Ashley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Ashley area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1809 Calvert St Apartments priced from $850. Lelands Nook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable West Ashley apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1809 Calvert St Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Lelands Nook | Nest | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Creekside At Noisette Apartments | Creeside 1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
North Corner Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Pinecrest Greene | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $990 |
Johns Place Apartments | Lil John | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Icon @ Park Circle | 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Indigo Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Amberwood Townhomes | Salem | 2BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ashley, SC
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Ashley area is the $1.37 price per square foot Buist Model at Sumner Village in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value West Ashley apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Pinecrest Greene starting at $1,300 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ashley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sumner Village | Buist | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.37 |
Pinecrest Greene | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.89 |
Collins Park | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
Enclave at West Ashley | The Ashford | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Osprey Place | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Townhouse Village | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
Oakridge Townhouses | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
Donaree Village | ASHLEY | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Amberwood Townhomes | Salem | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
North Corner Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Ashley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Ashley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Ashley is under $1,010.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Ashley?
The cheapest apartment in West Ashley is 1809 Calvert St Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in West Ashley costs $2,986.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Ashley?
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 53 regular apartments in West Ashley 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 West Ashley?
Cheap apartments in West Ashley have an average cost of $258 which is $2,728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Ashley.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston
Written by: Vickie Shivers
Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.