Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wappoo Heights Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (9 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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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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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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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 River Oaks Apartments priced from $1,150. Spanish Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,217. Here are the most affordable Wappoo Heights apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Oaks ApartmentsTiny Duplex1BR,1BA$1,150
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,217
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,384

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wappoo Heights, SC

As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wappoo Heights area is the $1.88 price per square foot Sawgrass Model at Sawgrass Apartments in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $2,068. The second greatest value Wappoo Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 930 Battery Ave starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 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.
Sawgrass ApartmentsSawgrass2BR,2BA$1.88
930 Battery Ave3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.00
West Ashley Heights2A2BR,1.5BA$1.56
119 Smith St, Unit 4119 Smith St2BR,1BA$1.95
35 Folly Apartments35F-71BR,1BA$2.49
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.57
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.28
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wappoo Heights, Charleston, SC

Ranked #31

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Wappoo Heights Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,840.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wappoo Heights is River Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Wappoo Heights costs $3,223.

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 56 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 $977 which is $2,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wappoo Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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