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

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Phoenix Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Apartments

3829 St Johns AveCharleston, SC 29405
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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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1441 Remount Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1441 Remount Rd

1441 Remount RdCharleston, SC 29406
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Parkdale Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkdale Townhomes

507 Parkdale DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Califf Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Califf Apartments

5411-5415 Califf RdCharleston, SC 29406
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1251 Sumner Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1251 Sumner Ave

1251 Sumner AveCharleston, SC 29406
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Hampton West
Studio Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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River Front Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Front Apartments

1386 River Front DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmetto Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Square

1551 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Riverview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Riverview

1476 Orange Grove RdCharleston, SC 29407

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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 1809 Calvert St Apartments priced from $850. North Corner Pointe 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
1809 Calvert St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Indigo Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Johns Place ApartmentsLil John1BR,1BA$1,000
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1BA$1,010
Ashley OaksThe Plantation3BR,2BA$1,025
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1BA$1,076

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ashley, SC

As of August 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Ashley area is the $1.33 price per square foot Marion Model at Highland Townhomes in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,574. The second greatest value West Ashley apartment is the The Collingwood Model at Enclave at West Ashley starting at $1,899 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Hunt Club neighborhood. 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 TownhomesMarion4BR,3.5BA$1.33
Enclave at West AshleyThe Collingwood3BR,2BA$1.42
The JauntFolly3BR,2BA$1.34
Castlewood TownhousesGarden Apartment2BR,1BA$1.32
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Donaree VillageASHLEY1BR,1BA$1.28
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Brackenbrook Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Village SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39

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West Ashley, Charleston, SC

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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 $1,076.

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 $2,599.

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 16 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 $320 which is $2,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Ashley.

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