Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Windemere Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (13 Rentals)

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The Shires Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shires Apartments

1020 Little John DrCharleston, SC 29407
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Hampton West
Studio Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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South Windemere, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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 $1,153. Spanish Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,343. Here are the most affordable South Windemere apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,153
Spanish Oaks2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,343
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA1a AFF 1201BR,1BA$1,625
West Ashley Heights2AR2BR,1BA$1,675
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,743

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Windemere, SC

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Windemere area is the $1.99 price per square foot Sawgrass Model at Sawgrass Apartments in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $2,193. The second greatest value South Windemere apartment is the 2A Model at West Ashley Heights starting at $1,675 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Windemere apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sawgrass ApartmentsSawgrass2BR,2BA$1.99
West Ashley Heights2A2BR,1.5BA$1.56
35 Folly Apartments35F-92BR,2BA$2.82
James Towne Village2Bd 1bth Renovated2BR,2BA$2.35
Avalon at James IslandA11BR,1BA$2.87
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1.54
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.67
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.45
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Windemere, Charleston, SC

Ranked #43

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Windemere Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Windemere Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Windemere?

The cheapest apartment in South Windemere is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,153, while the average apartment in South Windemere costs $2,847.

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 9 regular apartments in South Windemere that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Windemere?

Cheap apartments in South Windemere have an average cost of $890 which is $1,957 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Windemere.

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