
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Folly Beach, SC from $1,000 (62 Rentals)
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Archer School Apartments

The Jaunt

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

The Apartments at Shade Tree

Madison Station

Aspire at James Island

Riverland Woods

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Laurel, A Collective

James Towne Village
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The Cooper

Stono Oaks

MAA James Island

The Jasper

1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 2

The Standard

Crowne at Live Oak Square

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35 Folly Apartments

The Islands Apartments and Townhomes

Meeting Street Lofts
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511 Meeting

Mulberry Place Apartments

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Bridgeside at Patriots Point

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Avalon at James Island

89 Fishburne St

Element 29

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Atlantic on Romney

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10 WestEdge

Hamlet Maybank - Homes & Townhomes for Rent

Spyglass Seaside
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The Rumney

655 East Bay

LC Line & Low

Caroline

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The Guild

Morrison Yard

The Charleigh

The Porter

Retreat at Riverland

Hampton West
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Forest at Fenwick

West Ashley Heights

Mulberry Pond

Bee Street

640 Cornell St

256 Fleming Rd

262 Fleming Rd

Sawgrass Apartments

Charthouse at James Island

1559 Brookbank Ave
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Folly Beach, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Folly Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folly Beach Studio Apartments | $2,327 | $1,085 | $4,213 |
| Folly Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $1,107 | $10,000+ |
| Folly Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,963 | $1,118 | $10,000+ |
| Folly Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,668 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Folly Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $1,180 | $1,699 |
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Cheapest Available Folly Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Folly Beach, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jaunt in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $1,258. Sky Garden Apartments in the North Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Folly Beach apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jaunt | Ashley (80% Essential Living) | 1BR,1BA | $1,258 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,699 |
| Mulberry Pond | 1723 2 bed/1.5 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Cooper | Coleman | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Stono Oaks | The Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,833 |
| Crowne at Live Oak Square | Ashby | 1BR,1BA | $1,859 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Avalon at James Island | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,072 |
| Element 29 | A12 | 1BR,1BA | $2,112 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Folly Beach, SC and Nearby
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Folly Beach area is the $1.96 price per square foot Cottage C1 + Den Model at Hamlet Maybank - Homes & Townhomes for Rent in the in the Johns Island neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Folly Beach apartment is the The Seakbrook Townhouse Model at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes starting at $3,133 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the James Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Folly Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet Maybank - Homes & Townhomes for Rent | Cottage C1 + Den | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.96 |
| The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Seakbrook Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.10 |
| Spyglass Seaside | Morris | 3BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| The Apartments at Shade Tree | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Hoffler Place | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.32 |
| Mulberry Pond | 1723 2 bed/1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
| Stono Oaks | The Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Crowne at Live Oak Square | Ashby | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFolly Beach, SC
Ranked #32
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Folly Beach Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Folly Beach?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Folly Beach is at Avalon at James Island listed at $2,072.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Folly Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Folly Beach Apartment is $1,258 at The Jaunt.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Folly Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Folly Beach is starting from $1,750 at Mulberry Pond.
What is the most affordable Folly Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Folly Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Apartments at Shade Tree and starts from $2,262.
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