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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $400 (23 Rentals)
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Aspire at James Island
1743 Central Park RdCharleston, SC 29412
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James Towne Village
3 Sawgrass RdCharleston, SC 29412
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MAA James Island
550 Harbor Cove LnCharleston, SC 29412
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The Islands Apartments and Townhomes
1150 Aruba CirCharleston, SC 29412
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Riverland Woods
1001 Riverland Woods PlCharleston, SC 29412
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The Standard
215 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2
1417 Rainbow RdCharleston, SC 29412
14 S Anderson Ave
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Avalon at James Island
202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
1411 Dove Run Dr, Unit B, Unit B
1411 Dove Run Dr
CharlestonSC29412
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$2,0751 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31
202 Promenade Vista St, Unit 2304
202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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Retreat at Riverland
1025 Riverland Woods PlzCharleston, SC 29412
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St. James Place
800 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Harbor Apartments
801 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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South Creek James Island
333-343 Fleming RdCharleston, SC 29412
1410 Dove Run Dr
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1154 Julian Clark Rd
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2066 St Lukes Dr
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Sawgrass Apartments
35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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Charthouse at James Island
1559 Folly RdCharleston, SC 29412
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James Island, Charleston, SC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in James Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| James Island Studio Apartments | $1,949 | $1,625 | $2,061 |
| James Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $1,649 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,826 | $1,712 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,805 | $1,896 | $3,695 |
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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 MAA James Island priced from $1,678. The Islands Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,734. Here are the most affordable James Island apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| MAA James Island | Edisto | 1BR,1BA | $1,678 |
| The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Edisto Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,734 |
| James Towne Village | Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,849 |
| Riverland Woods | Birchmore | 1BR,1BA | $1,937 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,956 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the James Island 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 James Island apartment is the Birchmore Model at Riverland Woods starting at $1,937 with a $2.24 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| James Towne Village | Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| Riverland Woods | Birchmore | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Spyglass Seaside | Edisto | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Edisto Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 2 | 1417 Rainbow Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
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 $1,703 at MAA James Island.
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 $2,168 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 $1,896.
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