Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (42 Rentals)

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property at 8 Hagood Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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8 Hagood Ave

CharlestonSC29403
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,821 - $3,150
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$1,821 - $3,150
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Avalon at James Island
$1,956 - $4,674
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$1,956 - $4,674
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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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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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Hampton West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

1385 Ashley River RdCharleston, SC 29407
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West Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Village Apartments

1645 N Woodmere DrCharleston, SC 29407
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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,695 - $2,230

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45 Sycamore Ave

CharlestonSC29407
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Bee Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bee Street

40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
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Sawgrass Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawgrass Apartments

35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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Westwood, Charleston, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westwood area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt priced from $1,210. Palmetto Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,210
Palmetto Square6190A3 - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,215
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Merrill2BR,1BA$1,248
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$1,250
Spanish Oaks2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,325
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA1 AFF 801BR,1BA$1,432
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800
James Towne VillageThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1BA$1,896
Madison StationA11BR,1BA$1,899
Avalon at James IslandS4Studio,1BA$1,956

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, SC

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.48 price per square foot Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at James Towne Village in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $1,896. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1000 King Street starting at $2,300 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
James Towne VillageThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.48
1000 King Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.09
Spanish Oaks2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
The JauntKiawah2BR,1BA$2.02
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1.94
Palmetto Square6190A1R - 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.80
Avalon at James IslandS4Studio ,1BA$3.12
Madison StationA11BR,1BA$3.09
1523 Gardenia RdEnhanced1BR,1BA$2.60

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Westwood, Charleston, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,210, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $6,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westwood?

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 22 regular apartments in Westwood 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 Westwood?

Cheap apartments in Westwood have an average cost of $952 which is $5,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.