
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Windemere Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (37 Rentals)
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Spanish Oaks

The Jaunt

1523 Gardenia Rd

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

201 Spring St

199 Spring St

201 Spring St

197 Spring St
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199 Spring St

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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley

Aspire at James Island

811 Colony Dr, Unit Cool Condo

202 Ashley Ave, Unit B

480 St Andrews Blvd

James Towne Village

201 Spring St

The Standard
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199 Spring St

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Hampton West

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1102 N Hillside Dr

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1150 5th Ave

1611 Jessamine Rd
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South Creek James Island

634 Cashew St

West Ashley Heights

Bee Street

640 Cornell St

262 Fleming Rd

45 Sycamore Ave

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1423 Ashley River Rd
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1000 King Street
South Windemere, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Windemere?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Windemere Studio Apartments | $2,060 | $1,625 | $2,227 |
| South Windemere 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,056 | $3,245 |
| South Windemere 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $1,199 | $7,283 |
| South Windemere 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $1,838 | $3,870 |
| South Windemere 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,765 | $2,500 | $6,195 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Windemere Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available South Windemere Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Windemere area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,325. 1523 Gardenia Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable South Windemere apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| 1523 Gardenia Rd | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Avalon at James Island | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,072 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2,093 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-R1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,122 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2,160 |
| 10 WestEdge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,209 |
| Caroline | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,323 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Windemere, SC
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Windemere area is the $2.63 price per square foot The Folly Model at The Standard in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,160. The second greatest value South Windemere apartment is the Cooper Model at MAA James Island starting at $2,038 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the James Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Windemere apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 10 WestEdge | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Caroline | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-R1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| 1523 Gardenia Rd | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Windemere Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Windemere?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Windemere is under $2,323.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Windemere?
The cheapest apartment in South Windemere is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in South Windemere costs $2,930.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Windemere?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in South Windemere that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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