Cheap Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC from $400 (22 Rentals)

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St. James Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Place

800 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Harbor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Apartments

801 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Audubon
1 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon

115 Magnolia RdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

231 Coming StCharleston, SC 29403
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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

James Island, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available James Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in James Island, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at West Ashley Heights in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $1,475. Aspire at James Island in the James Island neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Ashley Heights2A (SPECIAL $200 OFF)2BR,1BA$1,475
Aspire at James IslandA51BR,1BA$1,700
The StandardThe StonoStudio,1BA$1,700
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$1,701
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,703

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC and Nearby

As of February 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $1.18 price per square foot Hobcaw Model at 400 Meeting in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Mulberry Place Apartments starting at $1,799 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for James Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
400 MeetingHobcaw4BR,4BA$1.18
Mulberry Place Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.40
Sawgrass ApartmentsSawgrass2BR,2BA$1.74
West Ashley Heights2A2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Charthouse at James Island2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.92
Riverland WoodsOakton2BR,2BA$2.35
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$2.13
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.52
Aspire at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.32
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.39

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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 Cheap James Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in James Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in James Island is at The Standard listed at $1,700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment is $1,700 at Aspire at James Island.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom James Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in James Island is starting from $1,475 at West Ashley Heights.

What is the most affordable James Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap James Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mulberry Place Apartments and starts from $1,799.

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