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

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14 Lockwood Dr

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1674 Folly Rd

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72 America St

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1 E Battery

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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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Magnolia Downs
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Magnolia Downs

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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Sawgrass Apartments
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Sawgrass Apartments

35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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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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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$3,902
Riverland WoodsBirchmore865 Sq Ft$1,944
Spyglass SeasideEdisto853 Sq Ft$2,033
The StandardThe Folly848 Sq Ft$2,050
MAA James IslandEdisto824 Sq Ft$1,713
Stono OaksThe Santee763 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
35 Folly Apartments35F-1$1,539
MAA James IslandCooper$1,598
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden$1,686
Aspire at James IslandA5$1,700
Stono OaksThe Broad$1,755
Avalon at James IslandA1$1,822
Riverland WoodsBirchmore$1,944
511 Meeting1C$1,950
Spyglass SeasideFolly$1,961
The StandardThe 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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