Cheap Apartments for Rent in the James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $400 (8 Rentals)

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St. James Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Place

800 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Apartments

801 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, 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 2 Beds unit found at James Towne Village priced from $1,626. The Standard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,865. Here are the most affordable James Island apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,626
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$1,865
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$1,877

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $1.85 price per square foot Wando Model at MAA James Island in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $2,108. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the 1417 Rainbow Rd Model at 1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $2.20 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.
MAA James IslandWando2BR,2BA$1.85
1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 11417 Rainbow Rd3BR,1BA$2.20
Spyglass SeasideSeabrook2BR,2BA$2.35
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$2.38
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.50
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.16
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.57

Getting Around the James Island Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

12 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,630 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 $1,626 at James Towne Village.

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 $2,395.

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