Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $600 (14 Rentals)

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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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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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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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Palmetto Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Square

1551 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407

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 $1,198. Palmetto Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,270. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,198
Palmetto Square6190S1 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,270
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1,330
Spanish Oaks2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,373
Townhouse Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,421

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, SC

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.82 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Spanish Oaks in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,370. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Townhouse Village starting at $1,421 with a $1.29 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.
Spanish Oaks3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.82
Townhouse Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.29
West Ashley Heights2AR2BR,1.5BA$1.56
James Towne Village2Bd 1bth Renovated2BR,2BA$2.27
2074 Seabrook Ave, Unit B2074 Seabrook Ave2BR,1BA$2.70
2022 Wappoo Hall Rd, Unit 1A2022 Wappoo Hall RdStudio ,1BA$2.51
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1.90
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$3.23
Avalon at James IslandS1Studio ,1BA$2.83
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westwood, Charleston, SC

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Westwood Neighborhood in Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,177.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is The Jaunt which is listed at $1,198, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $5,497.

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 9 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 $843 which is $4,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

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