Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $900 (18 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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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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Palmetto Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Square

1551 Sam Rittenberg BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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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 Spanish Oaks priced from $1,175. The Magnolia by Trion Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,248. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Southern2BR,2BA$1,248
Palmetto Square6190A1 1BR,1BA$1,275
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$1,313
The StandardThe StonoStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, SC

As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.90 price per square foot 286 Fleming Rd Model at 286 Fleming Rd, Unit C in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at James Towne Village starting at $1,616 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the James Island 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.
286 Fleming Rd, Unit C286 Fleming Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.90
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
129 Congress St, Unit Downtown Charleston129 Congress St3BR,1BA$2.33
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$2.04
Avalon at James IslandA21BR,1BA$2.64
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$2.60
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
The Magnolia by Trion LivingThe Sweetbay1BR,1BA$1.86
Palmetto Square6190A1 1BR,1BA$1.96
The JauntCooper1BR,1BA$2.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westwood, Charleston, SC

Ranked #29

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 $1,774.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is Spanish Oaks which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $2,427.

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 50 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 $1,056 which is $1,371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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