Cheap Homes for Rent in James Island Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,600 (9 Rentals)

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property at 14 S Anderson Ave

$1,875

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$1,875

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

14 S Anderson Ave

CharlestonSC29412
property at 1411 Dove Run Dr

$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1411 Dove Run Dr, Unit B, Unit B

1411 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 1 Bed unit found at MAA James Island priced from $1,703. The Islands Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,740. Here are the most affordable James Island apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,703
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$1,740
James Towne VillageThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1BA$1,896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $1.48 price per square foot Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at James Towne Village in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $1,896. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the Birchmore Model at Riverland Woods starting at $1,937 with a $2.24 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.
James Towne VillageThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.48
Riverland WoodsBirchmore1BR,1BA$2.24
Spyglass SeasideEdisto1BR,1BA$2.56
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$2.20
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.39
1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 21417 Rainbow Rd1BR,1BA$2.85
Avalon at James IslandS4Studio ,1BA$3.12

Frequently Asked Questions about James Island

What type of rentals are currently available in James Island?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC with pricing that ranges from $1,625 to $13,000. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in James Island ranging from $1,600 to $11,000.

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 $1,600 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,478.

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