Cheap Apartments for Rent in the James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Avalon at James Island
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$2,038 - $3,172
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 5

272 Fleming Rd, Unit A

272 Fleming Rd
CharlestonSC29412
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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 MAA James Island priced from $1,728. Avalon at James Island has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,072. Here are the most affordable James Island apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,728
Avalon at James IslandS1Studio,1BA$2,072
Spyglass SeasideFolly1BR,1BA$2,157
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2,160
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Seakbrook Townhouse3BR,2BA$3,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $2.10 price per square foot The Seakbrook Townhouse Model at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $3,129. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the The Folly Model at The Standard starting at $2,160 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the West Ashley 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.
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Seakbrook Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$2.10
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2.63
Spyglass SeasideFolly1BR,1BA$2.89
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.43
Avalon at James IslandS4Studio ,1BA$3.32

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap James Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in James Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in James Island is at Avalon at James Island listed at $2,072.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment is $1,728 at MAA James Island.

What is the most affordable James Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap James Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $3,129.

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