
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC (90 Rentals)


Society at Ansonborough

Riverland Woods

Aspire at James Island

Avalon at James Island

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35 Folly Apartments
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The Standard

The Jasper

511 Meeting

The Islands Apartments and Townhomes

1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 2

3 Coming St

235 King St

148 St Philip St

14 Lockwood Dr

259 E Bay St

1674 Folly Rd

202 Promenade Vista St

72 America St

1 E Battery
James Island, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in James Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
James Island Studio Apartments | $2,636 | $1,375 | $7,007 |
James Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,201 | $1,539 | $10,000+ |
James Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,341 | $1,649 | $10,000+ |
James Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,331 | $1,840 | $10,000+ |
James Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $1,579 | $8,900 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Society at Ansonborough | A22 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $5,202 |
The Charleigh | A1K | 888 Sq Ft | $2,731 |
The Guild | 1F | 875 Sq Ft | $3,902 |
Riverland Woods | Birchmore | 865 Sq Ft | $1,944 |
Spyglass Seaside | Edisto | 853 Sq Ft | $2,033 |
The Standard | The Folly | 848 Sq Ft | $2,050 |
MAA James Island | Edisto | 824 Sq Ft | $1,713 |
Stono Oaks | The Santee | 763 Sq Ft | $1,790 |
Cheapest Available James Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of March 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in James Island, SC is the 35F-1 Model starting from $1,539 at 35 Folly Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood. The second most affordable James Island 1 Bedroom is the Cooper Model at MAA James Island starting at $1,598 in the James Island neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in James Island is currently $3,201. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in James Island:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | $1,539 |
MAA James Island | Cooper | $1,598 |
The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Edisto Garden | $1,686 |
Aspire at James Island | A5 | $1,700 |
Stono Oaks | The Broad | $1,755 |
Avalon at James Island | A1 | $1,822 |
Riverland Woods | Birchmore | $1,944 |
511 Meeting | 1C | $1,950 |
Spyglass Seaside | Folly | $1,961 |
The Standard | The Folly | $2,050 |
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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
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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 35 Folly Apartments listed at $1,539.
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 $3,201.
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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