
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ashley Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $300 (86 Rentals)
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The Jaunt

Village Square

West Wind

Middleton Cove

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West Ashley - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charleston
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Charleston by our Charleston, SC Local Expert Vickie Shivers. See how it ranks!

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West Ashley, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Ashley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Ashley Studio Apartments | $1,720 | $999 | $3,380 |
West Ashley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $859 | $4,038 |
West Ashley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,010 | $7,220 |
West Ashley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,350 | $4,800 |
West Ashley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $2,305 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Ashley Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available West Ashley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Ashley area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1809 Calvert St Apartments priced from $850. Clement Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable West Ashley apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1809 Calvert St Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Clement Crossing Apartments | Palmetto | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
North Corner Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Creekside At Noisette Apartments | Creeside 1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
The Teale Navy Yard | B | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Indigo Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Amberwood Townhomes | Salem | 2BR,1BA | $1,010 |
The Sandover Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Icon @ Park Circle | 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Brackenbrook Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ashley, SC
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Ashley area is the $1.39 price per square foot Marion Model at Highland Townhomes in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value West Ashley apartment is the C1 Model at Collins Park starting at $1,833 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ashley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Highland Townhomes | Marion | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.39 |
Collins Park | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
Enclave at West Ashley | The Ashford | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Castlewood Townhouses | Garden Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Donaree Village | ASHLEY | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Amberwood Townhomes | Salem | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
The Palms Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Village Square | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
The Jaunt | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
North Corner Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Ashley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Ashley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Ashley is under $1,090.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Ashley?
The cheapest apartment in West Ashley is 1809 Calvert St Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in West Ashley costs $2,699.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Ashley?
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 28 regular apartments in West Ashley 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 West Ashley?
Cheap apartments in West Ashley have an average cost of $242 which is $2,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Ashley.
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