Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Magnolia Downs
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Downs

115 Magnolia RdCharleston, SC 29407
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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

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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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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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Spanish Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Oaks

1515 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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Westwood, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westwood area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,181. Village Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,192. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,181
Village SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,192
Palmetto Square6190A21BR,1BA$1,340
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1,404
Townhouse Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,421

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, SC

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.91 price per square foot Palmetto Model at Sawgrass Apartments in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $2,296. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the 25 Lenox St Model at 25 Lenox St, Unit A starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sawgrass ApartmentsPalmetto3BR,2BA$1.91
25 Lenox St, Unit A25 Lenox St2BR,1BA$2.33
Townhouse Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.29
133 Line St, Unit a133 Line St2BR,1BA$2.61
Village SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
The JauntKiawah2BR,1BA$1.84
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.51
Palmetto Square6190A2P1BR,1BA$2.16
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$2.01
The StandardThe StonoStudio ,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westwood, Charleston, SC

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Westwood Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westwood is under $1,900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,181, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $4,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westwood?

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 943 regular apartments in Westwood 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 Westwood?

Cheap apartments in Westwood have an average cost of $571 which is $4,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

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