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

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Phoenix Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Apartments

3829 St Johns AveCharleston, SC 29405
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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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Grandview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Apartments

1850 Magwood RdCharleston, SC 29414
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1441 Remount Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1441 Remount Rd

1441 Remount RdCharleston, SC 29406
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Parkdale Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkdale Townhomes

507 Parkdale DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Califf Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Califf Apartments

5411-5415 Califf RdCharleston, SC 29406
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1251 Sumner Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1251 Sumner Ave

1251 Sumner AveCharleston, SC 29406
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Magnolia 61
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia 61

1830 Magwood RdCharleston, SC 29414
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Hampton West
Studio Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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River Front Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Front Apartments

1386 River Front DrCharleston, SC 29407
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The Riverview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Riverview

1476 Orange Grove RdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Lily
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lily

2040 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmetto Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Square

1551 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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1724 Ashley Hall Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1724 Ashley Hall Rd

1724 Ashley Hall RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Pinecrest Greene
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinecrest Greene

1750 Raoul Wallenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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West Ashley, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1809 Calvert St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Lelands NookNest1BR,1BA$950
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Pinecrest Greene2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$990
Johns Place ApartmentsLil John1BR,1BA$1,000
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Indigo Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sumner VillageBuist3BR,2.5BA$1.37
Pinecrest Greene3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.89
Collins ParkC13BR,1.5BA$1.26
Enclave at West AshleyThe Ashford2BR,2BA$1.38
Osprey Place3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.38
Townhouse Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Oakridge Townhouses2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Donaree VillageASHLEY1BR,1BA$1.38
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.08
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Ashley, Charleston, SC

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Ashley, Charleston, and the greater Charleston area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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.

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