
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $965 (36 Rentals)
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The Magnolia by Trion Living

Spanish Oaks

The Jaunt

Palmetto Square

1523 Gardenia Rd

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Townhouse Village

201 Spring St
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199 Spring St

201 Spring St

199 Spring St

Madison Station

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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley

201 Spring St

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35 Folly Apartments

James Towne Village

201 Spring St
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Palmilla Apartments

1102 N Hillside Dr

53 Cypress St

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1150 5th Ave

1611 Jessamine Rd
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South Creek James Island

1 Murray Hill Dr

1605 Pineview Rd

Canopy at Palmetto Path

874 Colony Dr

1000 King Street

1093 King St

1552 Orange Grove Rd

640 Cornell St
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Westwood, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Studio Apartments | $2,177 | $1,599 | $2,467 |
| Westwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $1,006 | $4,149 |
| Westwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $1,199 | $7,283 |
| Westwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,750 | $5,500 |
| Westwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,195 | $6,195 | $6,195 |
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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 Magnolia by Trion Living priced from $1,051. Palmetto Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magnolia by Trion Living | The Sweetbay | 1BR,1BA | $1,051 |
| Palmetto Square | 6190B2R - 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 1523 Gardenia Rd | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Jaunt | Seabrook | 2BR,1BA | $1,659 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| The Standard | The Kiawah | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 1000 King Street | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,975 |
| Madison Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Avalon at James Island | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,032 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,081 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, SC
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $2.23 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 1000 King Street in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the B2 Model at Caroline starting at $2,954 with a $2.81 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 King Street | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| Caroline | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| The Jaunt | Seabrook | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
| Palmetto Square | 6190B1P - 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 43 Rose Ln, Unit A | 43 Rose Ln | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| James Towne Village | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| The Standard | The Kiawah | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| The Magnolia by Trion Living | The Sweetbay | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1523 Gardenia Rd | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westwood is under $2,081.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?
The cheapest apartment in Westwood is The Magnolia by Trion Living which is listed at $1,051, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $2,343.
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 13 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 $1,052 which is $1,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.
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