
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Windemere Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (38 Rentals)
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Magnolia Downs

Spanish Oaks

1523 Gardenia Rd

867 Colony Dr, Unit 68

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

199 Spring St

201 Spring St

197 Spring St
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201 Spring St

201 Spring St

James Towne Village

Aspire at James Island

811 Colony Dr, Unit E 71

199 Spring St, Unit A2 (furnished studio)

MAA James Island

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit #1038

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1011
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45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1838

The Standard

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Caroline

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Hampton West

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1102 N Hillside Dr
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1150 5th Ave

South Creek James Island

45 Sycamore Ave

634 Cashew St

West Ashley Heights

2056 St James Dr

138 Line St

640 Cornell St
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Bee Street

Sawgrass Apartments
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 | $2,072 | $1,625 | $2,489 |
| South Windemere 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,074 | $3,364 |
| South Windemere 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,123 | $1,250 | $7,282 |
| South Windemere 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $1,725 | $4,798 |
| South Windemere 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,195 | $6,195 | $6,195 |
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There are currently 38 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 $1,210. 1523 Gardenia Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable South Windemere apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jaunt | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| 1523 Gardenia Rd | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Spanish Oaks | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,703 |
| Sawgrass Apartments | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
| James Towne Village | Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,840 |
| Avalon at James Island | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,042 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Windemere, SC
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Windemere area is the $3.22 price per square foot B4 Model at Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $4,096. The second greatest value South Windemere apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1000 King Street starting at $2,300 with a $2.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| 1000 King Street | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| The Jaunt | Kiawah | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-R2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 1523 Gardenia Rd | Enhanced | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,210, while the average apartment in South Windemere costs $6,195.
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 10 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 $1,044 which is $5,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Windemere.
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