Cheap Homes for Rent in James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,300 (13 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 Studio unit found at Retreat at Riverland priced from $200. James Towne Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,515. Here are the most affordable James Island apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Retreat at RiverlandGarage 17Studio,$200
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,515
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1,634
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,673
Riverland WoodsBirchmore1BR,1BA$1,736

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $2.10 price per square foot Cedarcrest Model at Riverland Woods in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $1,784. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the The May Model at The Standard starting at $1,970 with a $2.40 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.
Riverland WoodsCedarcrest1BR,1BA$2.10
The StandardThe May1BR,1BA$2.40
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$2.04
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$2.25
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.51
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.35
Spyglass SeasideKiawah1BR,1BA$2.79
Retreat at RiverlandGarage 17Studio ,0.5BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about James Island

What type of rentals are currently available in James Island?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC with pricing that ranges from $1,515 to $13,056. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in James Island ranging from $1,300 to $10,500.

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 $1,300 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,325.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.