Cheap Homes for Rent in James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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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 $1,705. The Islands Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,737. Here are the most affordable James Island apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,705
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$1,737
Riverland WoodsBirchmore1BR,1BA$1,887

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $2.34 price per square foot Seabrook Model at Spyglass Seaside in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $2,390. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Charthouse at James Island starting at $1,900 with a $1.87 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.
Spyglass SeasideSeabrook2BR,2BA$2.34
Charthouse at James Island2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.87
James Towne Village2Bd 1bth Renovated2BR,2BA$2.35
Riverland WoodsBirchmore1BR,1BA$2.18
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$2.17
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.92
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.77
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.39

Frequently Asked Questions about James Island

What type of rentals are currently available in James Island?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC with pricing that ranges from $1,601 to $6,166. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in James Island ranging from $1,250 to $5,500.

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 $1,250 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,967.

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