Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Byrness Downs Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (20 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Square

1551 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, 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 Spanish Oaks priced from $1,251. The Jaunt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Byrness Downs apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,251
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,300
Palmetto Square6190B2 - 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,400
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1,618
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,703

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byrness Downs, SC

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Byrness Downs area is the $1.53 price per square foot The Greenway Model at Mulberry Place Apartments in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $1,974. The second greatest value Byrness Downs apartment is the Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at James Towne Village starting at $1,969 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the James Island 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.
Mulberry Place ApartmentsThe Greenway3BR,1.5BA$1.53
James Towne VillageThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.53
The StandardThe May1BR,1BA$2.55
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$2.02
Palmetto Square6190B1R - 2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.81
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.51
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.39
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.01
1631 Pearlott St, Unit C1631 Pearlott St2BR,1BA$2.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Byrness Downs, Charleston, SC

Ranked #32

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,950.

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

The cheapest apartment in Byrness Downs is Spanish Oaks which is listed at $1,251, while the average apartment in Byrness Downs costs $2,453.

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 50 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 $1,088 which is $1,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Byrness Downs.

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