Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Byrness Downs Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (12 Rentals)

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The Shires Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shires Apartments

1020 Little John DrCharleston, SC 29407
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmetto Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Square

1551 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407

Byrness Downs, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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 West Wind priced from $1,113. Village Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,192. Here are the most affordable Byrness Downs apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West WindThe Sailfish1BR,1BA$1,113
Village SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,192
The JauntKiawah2BR,1BA$1,261
Palmetto Square6190A3P - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,340
Spanish Oaks2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,343

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byrness Downs, SC

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Byrness Downs area is the $1.60 price per square foot Folly Model at The Jaunt in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $1,763. The second greatest value Byrness Downs apartment is the 35F-11 Model at 35 Folly Apartments starting at $2,935 with a $2.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The JauntFolly3BR,2BA$1.60
35 Folly Apartments35F-112BR,2BA$2.73
West Ashley Heights2A2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Mulberry PondTownhome 2 bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.81
James Towne Village2Bd 1bth Renovated2BR,2BA$2.35
Village SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Palmetto Square6190A3P - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.79
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.39
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
West WindThe Cutter1BR,1BA$2.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Byrness Downs, Charleston, SC

Ranked #31

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Byrness Downs Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Byrness Downs?

The cheapest apartment in Byrness Downs is West Wind which is listed at $1,113, while the average apartment in Byrness Downs costs $5,750.

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 11 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 $1,059 which is $4,691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Byrness Downs.

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