
Cheap Homes for Rent in James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,200 (8 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the James Island area of Charleston.


700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 7301 Peninsula

1045 Seaside Ln

1003 River Haven Cir
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James Island, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in James Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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James Island 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,272 | $1,895 | $3,250 |
James Island 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,183 | $1,850 | $5,500 |
James Island 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,900 | $3,800 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,705 |
The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Edisto Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,737 |
Riverland Woods | Birchmore | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Spyglass Seaside | Seabrook | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
Charthouse at James Island | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
James Towne Village | 2Bd 1bth Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
Riverland Woods | Birchmore | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Edisto Garden | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Avalon at James Island | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
The Standard | The Kiawah | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,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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