Cheap Apartments for Rent in the James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Riverland Woods
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$1,714 - $3,018
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$1,649 - $2,953
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$65

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$1,714 - $3,018
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riverland Woods

1001 Riverland Woods PlCharleston, SC 29412
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Avalon at James Island
$1,757 - $10,369
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$1,715 - $10,327
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$1,757 - $10,369
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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Retreat at Riverland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Retreat at Riverland

1025 Riverland Woods PlzCharleston, SC 29412
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St. James Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Place

800 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Harbor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Apartments

801 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Sawgrass Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawgrass Apartments

35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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Cheapest Available James Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the James Island area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at James Towne Village priced from $1,544. The Standard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,620. Here are the most affordable James Island apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,544
The StandardThe StonoStudio,1BA$1,620
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,688
Riverland WoodsBirchmore1BR,1BA$1,714
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $2.17 price per square foot C1 Model at Avalon at James Island in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $3,526. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the 1417 Rainbow Rd Model at 1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the James Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for James Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon at James IslandC13BR,3BA$2.17
1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 11417 Rainbow Rd3BR,1BA$2.11
Riverland WoodsOakton2BR,2BA$2.09
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$2.16
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$2.25
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Spyglass SeasideFolly1BR,1BA$2.73
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.51
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.37

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap James Island Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment is $1,544 at James Towne Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom James Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in James Island is starting from $1,757 at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the most affordable James Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap James Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at James Towne Village and starts from $1,832.

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