Cheap Homes for Rent in James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,200 (14 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 The Standard priced from $1,600. Sawgrass Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,635. 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$1,635
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$1,662
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,708
Riverland WoodsBirchmore1BR,1BA$1,714

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $1.85 price per square foot 286 Fleming Rd Model at 286 Fleming Rd, Unit C in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the Oakton Model at Riverland Woods starting at $2,145 with a $2.21 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.
286 Fleming Rd, Unit C286 Fleming Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.85
Riverland WoodsOakton2BR,2BA$2.21
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$2.04
Avalon at James IslandA31BR,1BA$2.35
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$2.11
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.54
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.40
Spyglass SeasideKiawah1BR,1BA$2.59

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 $1,494 to $10,000. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in James Island ranging from $1,200 to $6,500.

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 $1,200 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,742.

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