Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wappoo Heights Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (36 Rentals)

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119 Smith St, Unit 3
$1,500
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119 Smith St, Unit 3

119 Smith StCharleston, SC 29403
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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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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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Bee Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bee Street

40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
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Wappoo Heights, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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 Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes priced from $1,432. Laurel, A Collective has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,673. Here are the most affordable Wappoo Heights apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA1 AFF 801BR,1BA$1,432
Laurel, A CollectiveS4.AStudio,1BA$1,673
89 Fishburne St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2,053
Avalon at James IslandS1Studio,1BA$2,072
35 Folly Apartments35F-R11BR,1BA$2,090
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2,160
10 WestEdgeA91BR,1BA$2,692
CarolineB22BR,2BA$3,159
The JasperAshley B1BR,1BA$3,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wappoo Heights, SC

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wappoo Heights area is the $1.32 price per square foot D3 Model at Hoffler Place in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Wappoo Heights apartment is the B2 Model at Caroline starting at $3,159 with a $3.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hoffler PlaceD34BR,4BA$1.32
CarolineB22BR,2BA$3.00
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2.63
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.88
10 WestEdgeA91BR,1BA$3.91
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.08
Avalon at James IslandS4Studio ,1BA$3.33
89 Fishburne St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
35 Folly Apartments35F-R11BR,1BA$3.96
Summit Place2BR/2BA - B52BR,2BA$4.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across South Carolina and customized analysis for South Central Charleston. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $3,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wappoo Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Wappoo Heights is Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,432, while the average apartment in Wappoo Heights costs $3,454.

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 18 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 $807 which is $2,647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wappoo Heights.

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