
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Byrness Downs Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (11 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Byrness Downs area of Charleston.


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Byrness Downs, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Byrness Downs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Byrness Downs Studio Apartments | $2,569 | $1,859 | $6,673 |
Byrness Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,847 | $807 | $8,895 |
Byrness Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,246 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
Byrness Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $1,543 | $10,000+ |
Byrness Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,200 | $6,200 | $6,200 |
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Cheapest Available Byrness Downs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Byrness Downs area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Square priced from $1,192. The Jaunt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,284. Here are the most affordable Byrness Downs apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village Square | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,192 |
The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,284 |
West Wind | The Sailfish | 1BR,1BA | $1,358 |
James Towne Village | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,510 |
Spanish Oaks | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,584 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byrness Downs, SC
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Byrness Downs area is the $1.20 price per square foot 10 Riverdale Dr Model at 10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Byrness Downs apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Spanish Oaks starting at $3,260 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Byrness Downs apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B | 10 Riverdale Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Spanish Oaks | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.51 |
West Ashley Heights | 2AR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
Mulberry Pond | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
2022 Wappoo Hall Rd, Unit 1A | 2022 Wappoo Hall Rd | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
Village Square | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
West Wind | The Sailfish | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleByrness Downs, Charleston, SC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Byrness Downs, Charleston, SC
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Getting Around the Byrness Downs Neighborhood in Charleston, SC
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Byrness Downs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Byrness Downs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Byrness Downs is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Byrness Downs?
The cheapest apartment in Byrness Downs is Village Square which is listed at $1,192, while the average apartment in Byrness Downs costs $6,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Byrness Downs?
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 14 regular apartments in Byrness Downs 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 Byrness Downs?
Cheap apartments in Byrness Downs have an average cost of $1,061 which is $5,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Byrness Downs.
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