Cheap Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC from $400 (17 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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Charleston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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
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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 $1,395. 35 Folly Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,538. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Ashley Heights2A - SPECIALS2BR,1BA$1,395
35 Folly Apartments35F-11BR,1BA$1,538
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,673
Stono OaksThe StonoStudio,1BA$1,692
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$1,699

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

As of March 16, 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 $3,930. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
602 Majestic Oak Dr602 Majestic Oak Dr5BR,2.5BA$1.48
1910 Weeping Cypress Dr1910 Weeping Cypress Dr4BR,3.5BA$1.47
1918 Weeping Cypress Dr1918 Weeping Cypress Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.94
1510 Brookgreen Dr1510 Brookgreen Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.93
1926 Weeping Cypress Dr1926 Weeping Cypress Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.94
400 MeetingHobcaw4BR,4BA$1.18
34 Mary St34 Mary St2BR,1BA$1.71
Sawgrass ApartmentsPalmetto3BR,2BA$1.88
West Ashley Heights2A - SPECIALS2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Charthouse at James Island2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.97

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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 Stono Oaks listed at $1,692.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment is $1,558 at 35 Folly Apartments.

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 $2,253.

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