
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wappoo Heights Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $965 (33 Rentals)
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The Jaunt

Spanish Oaks

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

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119 Smith St

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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley

Aspire at James Island

700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 7103 Peninsula
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35 Folly Apartments

The Standard

The Jasper

199 Spring St

154 Smith St

511 Meeting

The Shires Apartments
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1102 N Hillside Dr

3 Apollo Rd

867 Colony Dr

1150 5th Ave
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197 Spring St

201 Spring St

South Creek James Island

874 Colony Dr

Canopy at Palmetto Path

874 S Colony Dr

296 Fleming Rd

262 Fleming Rd
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700 Daniel Ellis Dr
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 | $2,214 | $1,625 | $2,950 |
| Wappoo Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $1,070 | $6,825 |
| Wappoo Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,926 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Wappoo Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,472 | $1,455 | $10,000+ |
| Wappoo Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,265 | $1,596 |
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There are currently 33 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 $1,175. The Jaunt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,510. 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 | $1,175 |
| The Jaunt | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,723 |
| 511 Meeting | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
| The Standard | The Kiawah | 1BR,1BA | $1,865 |
| MAA James Island | Edisto | 1BR,1BA | $2,008 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,063 |
| Avalon at James Island | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,072 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,246 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wappoo Heights, SC
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wappoo Heights area is the $1.41 price per square foot D3 Model at Hoffler Place in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,596. The second greatest value Wappoo Heights apartment is the The Wando Model at The Standard starting at $2,815 with a $2.61 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 | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.41 |
| The Standard | The Wando | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Caroline | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| MAA James Island | Edisto | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 43 Rose Ln, Unit A | 43 Rose Ln | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| The Jaunt | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Spanish Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 119 Smith St | 119 Smith St | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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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 $2,246.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wappoo Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Wappoo Heights is Spanish Oaks which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Wappoo Heights costs $2,537.
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 21 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 $1,026 which is $1,511 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wappoo Heights.
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