Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Byrness Downs Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Byrness Downs area of Charleston.

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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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The Jaunt
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Jaunt

1840 Carriage LnCharleston, SC 29407

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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 Village Square priced from $1,192. The Jaunt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,284. Here are the most affordable Byrness Downs apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,192
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,284
West WindThe Sailfish1BR,1BA$1,358
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,510
Spanish Oaks2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,584

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byrness Downs, SC

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Byrness Downs area is the $1.20 price per square foot 10 Riverdale Dr Model at 10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Byrness Downs apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Spanish Oaks starting at $3,260 with a $2.51 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.
10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B10 Riverdale Dr2BR,1BA$1.20
Spanish Oaks3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.51
West Ashley Heights2AR2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Mulberry Pond2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.89
2022 Wappoo Hall Rd, Unit 1A2022 Wappoo Hall RdStudio ,1BA$2.51
Village SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.22
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.39
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.07
West WindThe Sailfish1BR,1BA$2.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Byrness Downs, Charleston, SC

Ranked #37

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 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 $1,750.

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

The cheapest apartment in Byrness Downs is Village Square which is listed at $1,192, while the average apartment in Byrness Downs costs $6,200.

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 14 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 $1,061 which is $5,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Byrness Downs.

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