70 Radcliffe St
CharlestonSC29403
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West Ashley Heights
1 Rice DrCharleston, SC 29407
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MAA James Island
550 Harbor Cove LnCharleston, SC 29412
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from $1,575Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Aspire at James Island
1743 Central Park RdCharleston, SC 29412
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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from $1,5992 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30
Mulberry Place Apartments
1661-1687 Mulberry StCharleston, SC 29407
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Stono Oaks
555 Linger Longer DrJohns Island, SC 29455
35 Hanover St
CharlestonSC29403
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James Island, SC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in James Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Island Studio Apartments | $2,679 | $1,450 | $7,007 |
| James Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $1,523 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,570 | $1,799 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,579 | $8,900 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in James Island, SC
Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025Current apartment rentals in the James Island, SC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for James Island Apartments for rent:
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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 $1,395. MAA James Island in the James Island neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,523. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ashley Heights | 2A - SPECIALS | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,523 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,586 |
| Stono Oaks | The Stono | Studio,1BA | $1,657 |
| 18 Line St | 18 Line St | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC and Nearby
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $1.48 price per square foot 602 Majestic Oak Dr Model at 602 Majestic Oak Dr in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $3,910. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the 1910 Weeping Cypress Dr Model at 1910 Weeping Cypress Dr starting at $3,205 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the James Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for James Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 602 Majestic Oak Dr | 602 Majestic Oak Dr | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.48 |
| 1910 Weeping Cypress Dr | 1910 Weeping Cypress Dr | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.47 |
| 1918 Weeping Cypress Dr | 1918 Weeping Cypress Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.94 |
| 1510 Brookgreen Dr | 1510 Brookgreen Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.93 |
| 1926 Weeping Cypress Dr | 1926 Weeping Cypress Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.94 |
| 400 Meeting | Hobcaw | 4BR,4BA | $1.18 |
| 34 Mary St | 34 Mary St | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Sawgrass Apartments | Palmetto | 3BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| West Ashley Heights | 2A - SPECIALS | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Charthouse at James Island | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
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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 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 Stono Oaks listed at $1,657.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment is $1,523 at MAA 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 $1,395 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 Sawgrass Apartments and starts from $2,267.
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