1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC (89 Rentals)

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St. James Place
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St. James Place

800 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Harbor Apartments
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Harbor Apartments

801 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Audubon
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Audubon

115 Magnolia RdCharleston, SC 29407
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River Oaks Apartments
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River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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145S
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145S

145 St Philip StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Guild
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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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EME Apartments
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EME Apartments

1815 Central Park RdCharleston, SC 29412
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Balsam
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Balsam

1631 Balsam StCharleston, SC 29407
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Ansonborough House
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Ansonborough House

71 Society StCharleston, SC 29401
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Sanctuary Court
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Sanctuary Court

122-124 Spring StCharleston, SC 29403
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Evergreen
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Evergreen

1534 Evergreen StCharleston, SC 29407
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The Canterbury House
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The Canterbury House

165-175 Market StCharleston, SC 29401
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13 Cannon St
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13 Cannon St

13 Cannon StCharleston, SC 29403
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LC Line Street
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LC Line Street

44 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
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434 Huger St
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434 Huger St

434 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403
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323 Riverland Dr
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323 Riverland Dr

323 Riverland DrCharleston, SC 29412
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219 Coming St
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219 Coming St

219 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403
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4 Ashe St
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4 Ashe St

4 Ashe StCharleston, SC 29403

James Island, SC Local Guide

Largest Available James Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in James Island, SC is found at Society at Ansonborough in the North Central neighborhood and is 1,100 square feet priced from $5,202. The Charleigh has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 888 square feet and currently listed start at $2,731. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in James Island:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Society at AnsonboroughA221,100 Sq Ft$5,202
The CharleighA1K888 Sq Ft$2,731
The Guild1F875 Sq Ft$4,025
Riverland WoodsBirchmore865 Sq Ft$1,946
35 Folly Apartments35F-7857 Sq Ft$2,126
Spyglass SeasideEdisto853 Sq Ft$2,033
The StandardThe Folly848 Sq Ft$1,990
Stono OaksThe Santee763 Sq Ft$1,790

Cheapest Available James Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in James Island, SC is the Cooper Model starting from $1,528 at MAA James Island in the James Island neighborhood. The second most affordable James Island 1 Bedroom is the 35F-1 Model at 35 Folly Apartments starting at $1,569 in the West Ashley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in James Island is currently $3,205. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in James Island:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MAA James IslandCooper$1,528
35 Folly Apartments35F-1$1,569
Aspire at James IslandA5$1,700
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden$1,717
Stono OaksThe Broad$1,755
The StandardThe Kiawah$1,875
Riverland WoodsBirchmore$1,946
511 Meeting1C$1,950
Avalon at James IslandA1$1,951
Spyglass SeasideFolly$1,963

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Getting Around James Island, SC

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

13 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom James Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in James Island with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in James Island is at MAA James Island listed at $1,528.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom James Island Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in James Island is $3,205.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom James Island Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in James Island is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $5,202 at Society at Ansonborough.

What is the average size for James Island 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in James Island is currently 532 sq ft.

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