
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Byrness Downs Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (12 Rentals)
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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 | $2,317 | $1,720 | $3,148 |
Byrness Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $859 | $4,037 |
Byrness Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,068 | $1,240 | $7,220 |
Byrness Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,563 | $5,041 |
Byrness Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,750 | $5,750 | $5,750 |
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There are currently 12 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 $1,113. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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West Wind | The Sailfish | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
Village Square | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,192 |
The Jaunt | Kiawah | 2BR,1BA | $1,261 |
Palmetto Square | 6190A3P - 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
Spanish Oaks | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Jaunt | Folly | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
35 Folly Apartments | 35F-11 | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
West Ashley Heights | 2A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
Mulberry Pond | Townhome 2 bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
James Towne Village | 2Bd 1bth Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
Village Square | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Palmetto Square | 6190A3P - 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Spanish Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
West Wind | The Cutter | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleByrness Downs, Charleston, SC
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Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC 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 $1,113, 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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