Cheap Homes for Rent in James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,500 (6 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 15

1407 Dove Run Dr, Unit B

1407 Dove Run Dr
CharlestonSC29412

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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 Studio unit found at The Standard priced from $1,600. Sawgrass Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,706. Here are the most affordable James Island apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The StandardThe StonoStudio,1BA$1,600
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1,706
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,738

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $1.84 price per square foot The Kiawah Townhouse Model at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $2,170. 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.
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Kiawah Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.84
1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 11417 Rainbow Rd3BR,1BA$2.11
Riverland WoodsOakton2BR,2BA$2.09
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
MAA James IslandEdisto1BR,1BA$2.25
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$2.13
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.51
Spyglass SeasideKiawah1BR,1BA$2.73
Avalon at James IslandS4Studio ,1BA$2.93

Frequently Asked Questions about James Island

What type of rentals are currently available in James Island?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $13,000. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in James Island ranging from $1,550 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in James Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in James Island ranges from $1,550 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,118.

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