Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Byrness Downs Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (40 Rentals)

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property at 811 Colony Dr

$1,700

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$1,700
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 Colony Dr, Unit Cool Condo

811 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407

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The Shires Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shires Apartments

1020 Little John DrCharleston, SC 29407
  • Utilities Included

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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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Mulberry Pond
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Pond

1715-1735 Grech StCharleston, SC 29407
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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,695 - $1,850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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45 Sycamore Ave

CharlestonSC29407

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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 Palmetto Square priced from $1,215. 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
Palmetto Square6190A3 - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,215
West WindThe Sailfish1BR,1BA$1,225
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,325
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$1,400
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,728
Mulberry Pond1723 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1,750
Avalon at James IslandS1Studio,1BA$2,072
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$2,121
35 Folly Apartments35F-R11BR,1BA$2,153
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byrness Downs, SC

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Byrness Downs area is the $1.72 price per square foot 1723 2 bed/1.5 bath Model at Mulberry Pond in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Byrness Downs apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 21 Hester St starting at $3,000 with a $3.25 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.
Mulberry Pond1723 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.72
21 Hester St2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$3.25
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2.63
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.43
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.08
West WindThe Clipper1BR,1BA$2.24
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.04
Palmetto Square6190A1R - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Avalon at James IslandS4Studio ,1BA$3.32
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$2.80

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Byrness Downs, Charleston, SC

Ranked #44

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

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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 $2,160.

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

The cheapest apartment in Byrness Downs is Palmetto Square which is listed at $1,215, while the average apartment in Byrness Downs costs $4,397.

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 8 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 $999 which is $3,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Byrness Downs.

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