Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Windemere Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (10 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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Hampton West
Studio to 1 Bedroom 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 River Oaks Apartments priced from $1,150. Spanish Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,172. Here are the most affordable South Windemere apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Oaks ApartmentsTiny Duplex1BR,1BA$1,150
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,172
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,384

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Windemere, SC

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Windemere area is the $1.74 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at James Towne Village in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $1,632. The second greatest value South Windemere apartment is the 129 Congress St Model at 129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston starting at $2,100 with a $2.33 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.
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston129 Congress St3BR,1BA$2.33
1000 King Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.18
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$2.14
Avalon at James IslandA21BR,1BA$2.46
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.62
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.33
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.13
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Windemere, Charleston, SC

Ranked #33

Among cities in South Carolina 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 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 $1,850.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Windemere is River Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in South Windemere costs $2,531.

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 41 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 $843 which is $1,688 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Windemere.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.