
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wappoo Heights Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,000 (24 Rentals)
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8 Strawberry Ln

Spanish Oaks

The Jaunt

1020 Little John Dr

James Towne Village

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

The Standard
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Aspire at James Island

34 Morris St

MAA James Island

199 Spring St

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35 Folly Apartments

13 Norman St

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10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B

Bee Street
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The Abbey

Hampton West

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South Creek James Island

West Ashley Heights

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Wappoo Heights, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wappoo Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wappoo Heights Studio Apartments | $2,117 | $1,610 | $2,950 |
| Wappoo Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,244 | $1,006 | $6,825 |
| Wappoo Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,520 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Wappoo Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,449 | $1,315 | $10,000+ |
| Wappoo Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $1,180 | $1,850 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wappoo Heights Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available Wappoo Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wappoo Heights area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Spanish Oaks priced from $1,108. The Jaunt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,205. Here are the most affordable Wappoo Heights apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
| The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,411 |
| The Standard | The Stono | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
| Sawgrass Apartments | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1,711 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wappoo Heights, SC
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wappoo Heights area is the $2.34 price per square foot C1 Model at Avalon at James Island in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $3,815. The second greatest value Wappoo Heights apartment is the 10 Riverdale Dr Model at 10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wappoo Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon at James Island | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $2.34 |
| 10 Riverdale Dr, Unit Apt B | 10 Riverdale Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 664 Windermere Blvd | 664 Windermere Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston | 129 Congress St | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Spanish Oaks | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Sawgrass Apartments | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wappoo Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wappoo Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wappoo Heights is under $1,835.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wappoo Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Wappoo Heights is Spanish Oaks which is listed at $1,108, while the average apartment in Wappoo Heights costs $3,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wappoo Heights?
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 65 regular apartments in Wappoo Heights 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 Wappoo Heights?
Cheap apartments in Wappoo Heights have an average cost of $1,013 which is $2,387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wappoo Heights.
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