
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johns Island, SC from $600 (12 Rentals)
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Johns Island, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johns Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Johns Island Studio Apartments | $2,063 | $1,329 | $5,517 |
Cheap Johns Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $807 | $8,802 |
Cheap Johns Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Johns Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $1,789 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johns Island, SC
Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025Current apartment rentals in the Johns 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 Johns Island Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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West Charleston | $2,750 | $807 | 1849 |
Cheapest Available Johns Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Johns Island, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Boltons Landing in the Hunt Club neighborhood priced from $1,204. Waters at West Ashley in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johns Island apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Boltons Landing | One bdrm/one bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,204 |
Waters at West Ashley | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
17 South Apartments | S1 - Studio, One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,329 |
The Apartments at Shade Tree | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
James Towne Village | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,480 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johns Island, SC
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johns Island area is the $1.76 price per square foot Palmetto Model at Reve on the Creek in the in the Hunt Club neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value Johns Island apartment is the The Ashford Model at Enclave at West Ashley starting at $1,849 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johns Island apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Reve on the Creek | Palmetto | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.76 |
Enclave at West Ashley | The Ashford | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Sawgrass Apartments | Palmetto | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
MAA Hampton Pointe | Calhoun | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Abberly at West Ashley Apartment Homes | Paseo | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Charthouse at James Island | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Mulberry Pond | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
The Avenues at Verdier Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Palisades of Charleston | The Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Boltons Landing | One bdrm/one bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Getting Around Johns Island, SC
Walk Score®
26 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johns Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Johns Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Johns Island is under $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johns Island?
The cheapest apartment in Johns Island is Boltons Landing which is listed at $1,204, while the average apartment in Johns Island costs $2,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Johns Island?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 176 regular apartments in Johns Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Johns Island?
Cheap apartments in Johns Island have an average cost of $505 which is $2,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johns Island.
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