Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Byrness Downs Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $927 (42 Rentals)

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$1,575

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$1,575
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 9105

700 Daniel Ellis Dr
CharlestonSC29412

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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,781 - $3,105
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Road BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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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
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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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Mulberry Pond
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Pond

1715-1735 Grech StCharleston, SC 29407
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Sawgrass Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawgrass Apartments

35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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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 The Jaunt priced from $927. West Wind has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Byrness Downs apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntAshley (50% Essential Living)1BR,1BA$927
West WindThe Sailfish1BR,1BA$1,225
Palmetto Square6190B2R - 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,395
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$1,400
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,798
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$1,885
35 Folly Apartments35F-41BR,1BA$2,082
Avalon at James IslandS1Studio,1BA$2,087
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$2,246
10 WestEdgeA71BR,1BA$2,403

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byrness Downs, SC

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Byrness Downs area is the $2.81 price per square foot B2 Model at Caroline in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,962. The second greatest value Byrness Downs apartment is the 21 Hester St Model at 21 Hester St, Unit 1 starting at $3,150 with a $3.30 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.
CarolineB22BR,2BA$2.81
21 Hester St, Unit 121 Hester St2BR,1BA$3.30
Palmetto Square6190B1P - 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.74
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
The JauntAshley (50% Essential Living)1BR,1BA$1.24
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.58
35 Folly Apartments35F-41BR,1BA$2.88
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.26
West WindThe Clipper1BR,1BA$2.24
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$2.80

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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 $2,403.

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

The cheapest apartment in Byrness Downs is The Jaunt which is listed at $927, while the average apartment in Byrness Downs costs $2,410.

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 15 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 $1,249 which is $1,161 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Byrness Downs.

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