Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Byrness Downs Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (42 Rentals)

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property at 867 Colony Dr

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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867 Colony Dr, Unit 68

867 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407

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property at 811 Colony Dr

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 Colony Dr, Unit E 71

811 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407
property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,725

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$1,725
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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 17

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit #1038

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,795

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$1,795
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$1,795

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45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1011

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
property at 8 Hagood Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Hagood Ave

CharlestonSC29403
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,821 - $3,150
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$1,821 - $3,150
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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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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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,650 - $2,230

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45 Sycamore Ave

CharlestonSC29407
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Mulberry Pond
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Pond

1715-1735 Grech StCharleston, 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 The Jaunt priced from $1,210. Palmetto Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here are the most affordable Byrness Downs apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,210
Palmetto Square6190A3 - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,215
West WindThe Sailfish1BR,1BA$1,225
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$1,250
Spanish Oaks2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,325
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA1 AFF 801BR,1BA$1,432
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,658
Mulberry Place ApartmentsThe Randolf2BR,1BA$1,659
Mulberry Pond1735 2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1,850
James Towne VillageThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1BA$1,896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Byrness Downs, SC

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Byrness Downs area is the $1.48 price per square foot Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at James Towne Village in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $1,896. The second greatest value Byrness Downs apartment is the The Randolf Model at Mulberry Place Apartments starting at $1,659 with a $1.58 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.
James Towne VillageThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.48
Mulberry Place ApartmentsThe Randolf2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Mulberry Pond1715 2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.86
Spanish Oaks2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
The JauntKiawah2BR,1BA$2.02
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2.58
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.33
West WindThe Clipper1BR,1BA$2.24
Palmetto Square6190A1R - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99
1523 Gardenia RdEnhanced1BR,1BA$2.60

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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 The Jaunt which is listed at $1,210, while the average apartment in Byrness Downs costs $6,195.

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 23 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 $922 which is $5,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Byrness Downs.

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