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

The Jaunt

867 Colony Dr, Unit 68

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

201 Spring St

201 Spring St

197 Spring St
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201 Spring St

201 Spring St

199 Spring St

Aspire at James Island

James Towne Village

45 Sycamore Ave

811 Colony Dr, Unit E 71

199 Spring St, Unit B2 (furnished studio)
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199 Spring St, Unit A2 (furnished studio)

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit #1038

700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 11205 Peninsula

MAA James Island

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1011

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1838

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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley

201 Spring St
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The Standard

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Hampton West

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1102 N Hillside Dr

1150 5th Ave

South Creek James Island

634 Cashew St

West Ashley Heights

138 Line St

640 Cornell St

Bee Street
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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 | $2,248 | $1,625 | $2,950 |
| Wappoo Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $1,078 | $6,825 |
| Wappoo Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,009 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| Wappoo Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,963 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Wappoo Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,180 | $8,200 |
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There are currently 41 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jaunt | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| MAA James Island | Edisto | 1BR,1BA | $1,783 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio,1BA | $2,056 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| 10 WestEdge | A10 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffler Place | E7 | 5BR,5BA | $1.11 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-R10 | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
| The Baker House | 1 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.49 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| The Jaunt | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
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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 $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.
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