Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ashley Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $389 (184 Rentals)

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Atlantic At Grand Oaks
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$1,644 - $2,332

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Base Rent$1,644 - $2,332
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atlantic At Grand Oaks

1235 Ashley Gardens BlvdCharleston, SC 29414
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property at 2494 Etiwan Ave
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650
Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 11
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2494 Etiwan Ave, Unit 2494 Etiwan

2494 Etiwan Ave
CharlestonSC29414
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,721 - $3,175

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Base Rent$1,721 - $3,175
Total Monthly Price$1,721 - $3,175
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Road BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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1000 West
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$1,798 - $3,300

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1000 West

1000 Bonieta Harrold DrCharleston, SC 29414
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property at 2223 Odessa St
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,800
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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2223 Odessa St

CharlestonSC29405

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West Ashley, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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 Peppertree Apartments priced from $840. Creekside At Noisette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable West Ashley apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR, 1BA$840
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR, 1BA$975
Haven at ArcoSingle SingleStudio, 1BA$999
Grandview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$1,008
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR, 1BA$1,050
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,050
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR, 1BA$1,076
Avian Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,079
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,085
The Teale Navy YardC1Studio, 1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ashley, SC

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Ashley area is the $1.35 price per square foot Concord Model at Highland Townhomes in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,152. The second greatest value West Ashley apartment is the 3 Bdr Model at Pinecrest Greene in the West Ashley neighborhood starting at $1,417 with a $0.97 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ashley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland TownhomesConcord3BR, 2.5BA$1.35
Pinecrest Greene3 Bdr3BR, 2BA$0.97
KRC NorthlakeTwo Bedroom, One and Half Bath (BTH)2BR, 1.5BA$1.16
KRC Chester Place2 Bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$1.09
Flats on Florida 3314Easy Living Near Park Circle!3BR, 1.5BA$1.36
Flats on Florida 3313Spacious New Living – Steps from Park Circle3BR, 1.5BA$1.36
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR, 1.5BA$1.00
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR, 1.5BA$1.18
KRC Edgetwo bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$1.26
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR, 1BA$1.10

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West Ashley, Charleston, SC

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Ashley, Charleston, and the greater Charleston area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Ashley?

The cheapest apartment in West Ashley is Peppertree Apartments which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in West Ashley costs $1,886.

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 36 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 $478 which is $1,408 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Ashley.

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