Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wappoo Heights Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (41 Rentals)

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property at 867 Colony Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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867 Colony Dr, Unit 68

867 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407

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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,695 - $2,230

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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45 Sycamore Ave

CharlestonSC29407
property at 811 Colony Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 Colony Dr, Unit E 71

811 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407

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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 17

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit #1038

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1011

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1838

45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407

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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,823 - $3,339
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$1,823 - $3,339

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$1,823 - $3,339
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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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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Sawgrass Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawgrass Apartments

35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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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 The Jaunt priced from $1,229. MAA James Island has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,783. Here are the most affordable Wappoo Heights apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,229
MAA James IslandEdisto1BR,1BA$1,783
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800
511 MeetingStudio DStudio,1BA$2,045
89 Fishburne St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
Avalon at James IslandS4Studio,1BA$2,056
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$2,121
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2,150
10 WestEdgeA101BR,1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wappoo Heights, SC

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wappoo Heights area is the $1.11 price per square foot E7 Model at Hoffler Place in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Wappoo Heights apartment is the B4 Model at Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes starting at $4,096 with a $3.22 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 PlaceE75BR,5BA$1.11
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesB42BR,2BA$3.22
35 Folly Apartments35F-R102BR,2BA$2.97
The Baker House1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$2.49
The StandardThe Folly1BR,1BA$2.62
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1.64
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.57
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
Avalon at James IslandS4Studio ,1BA$3.28
89 Fishburne St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42

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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 $2,275.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wappoo Heights is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,229, while the average apartment in Wappoo Heights costs $3,535.

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 25 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 $763 which is $2,772 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wappoo Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

Written by: Vicki Shivers

Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.