
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Windemere Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $965 (41 Rentals)
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Magnolia Downs

Spanish Oaks

1523 Gardenia Rd

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

199 Spring St

201 Spring St

199 Spring St
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700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 9105

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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley

Aspire at James Island

700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 7103 Peninsula

201 Spring St

201 Spring St

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35 Folly Apartments

James Towne Village
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201 Spring St

199 Spring St

836 White Oak Dr

The Standard

MAA James Island

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Hampton West

River Oaks Apartments
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Palmilla Apartments

1102 N Hillside Dr

Meeting Street Lofts - East Central

3 Apollo Rd

1150 5th Ave

1611 Jessamine Rd

South Creek James Island

1605 Pineview Rd
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Canopy at Palmetto Path

874 S Colony Dr

1000 King Street

640 Cornell St

296 Fleming Rd

1612 Acacia St

262 Fleming Rd

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700 Daniel Ellis Dr
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 | $2,196 | $1,625 | $2,467 |
| South Windemere 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,290 | $1,061 | $4,149 |
| South Windemere 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $1,118 | $7,283 |
| South Windemere 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,750 | $5,500 |
| South Windemere 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,795 | $5,795 | $5,795 |
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There are currently 41 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 2 Beds unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,118. 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 | Seabrook (50% Essential Living) | 2BR,1BA | $1,118 |
| 1523 Gardenia Rd | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| The Standard | The Kiawah | 1BR,1BA | $1,880 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Avalon at James Island | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,087 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,088 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,246 |
| 10 WestEdge | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,353 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Windemere, SC
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Windemere area is the $2.82 price per square foot B2 Model at Caroline in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,973. The second greatest value South Windemere apartment is the Edisto Model at MAA James Island starting at $1,893 with a $2.30 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| MAA James Island | Edisto | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| The Jaunt | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| The Standard | The Kiawah | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Spanish Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.37 |
| 1523 Gardenia Rd | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Windemere, Charleston, SC
St. Andrews School Of Math And Science
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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 $927, while the average apartment in South Windemere costs $2,424.
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 18 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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