
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Byrness Downs Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (16 Rentals)
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155 Romney St
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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 | $2,056 | $1,650 | $2,550 |
Byrness Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $987 | $3,080 |
Byrness Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $1,240 | $7,220 |
Byrness Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $1,428 | $3,449 |
Byrness Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Byrness Downs Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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 West Wind priced from $1,056. River Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. 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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West Wind | The Sailfish | 1BR,1BA | $1,056 |
River Oaks Apartments | Tiny Duplex | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Spanish Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
Palmetto Square | 6190A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,384 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byrness Downs, SC
As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Byrness Downs area is the $1.85 price per square foot Sawgrass Model at Sawgrass Apartments in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $2,038. The second greatest value Byrness Downs apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 930 Battery Ave starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 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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Sawgrass Apartments | Sawgrass | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
930 Battery Ave | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
West Ashley Heights | 2A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
35 Folly Apartments | 35F-9 | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Spanish Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Palmetto Square | 6190A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
West Wind | The Sailfish | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleByrness Downs, Charleston, SC
Ranked #28
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Byrness Downs, Charleston, SC
St. Andrews School Of Math And Science
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,056, while the average apartment in Byrness Downs costs $4,950.
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 32 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 $1,087 which is $3,863 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Byrness Downs.
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