
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC (143 Rentals)


Society at Laurens

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10 WestEdge

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Laurel, A Collective

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The Guild

Riverland Woods

Caroline

The Charleigh

Aspire at James Island

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Avalon at James Island
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Sky Garden Apartments

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35 Folly Apartments

James Towne Village

The Standard

Spyglass Seaside

Stono Oaks

The Jasper

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

511 Meeting

Magnolia Downs
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MAA James Island

89 Fishburne St

The Islands Apartments and Townhomes

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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley

63 Rutledge Ave, Unit 01

1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 2

867 Colony Dr, Unit 68

700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 11205 Peninsula

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1011

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1838
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45 Sycamore Ave, Unit #1213

350 King St, Unit 204

199 Spring St, Unit B2 (furnished studio)

1 E Battery, Unit A

14 Elizabeth St, Unit #4

199 Spring St, Unit A2 (furnished studio)

199 Spring St

201 Spring St

201 Spring St

201 Spring St
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201 Spring St

29 1/2 State St, Unit B

52 Chapel St

480 St Andrews Blvd

816 E Cooper Ave

7 Pitt St

45 Sycamore Ave

197 Spring St

201 Spring St

1556 Kemper Ave
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James Island, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in James Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Island Studio Apartments | $2,470 | $1,625 | $4,213 |
| James Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,937 | $1,106 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,441 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,262 | $1,649 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $1,699 | $8,200 |
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Largest Available James Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in James Island, SC is found at Society at Laurens in the North Central neighborhood and is 1,204 square feet priced from $5,875. The Baker House has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,024 square feet and currently listed start at $2,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in James Island:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society at Laurens | A24 | 1,204 Sq Ft | $5,875 |
| The Baker House | 1 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 1,024 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A2HC | 853 Sq Ft | $2,541 |
| The Guild | 1E | 834 Sq Ft | $5,027 |
| MAA James Island | Edisto | 824 Sq Ft | $1,728 |
| LC Line & Low | 1BR TYPE G | 806 Sq Ft | $3,560 |
| 10 WestEdge | A19 | 800 Sq Ft | $2,606 |
| The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Edisto Garden | 799 Sq Ft | $1,804 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 753 Sq Ft | $2,170 |
| Stono Oaks | The Cooper | 659 Sq Ft | $1,810 |
Cheapest Available James Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 14, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in James Island, SC is the Cooper Model starting from $1,713 at MAA James Island in the James Island neighborhood. The second most affordable James Island 1 Bedroom is the The Edisto Garden Model at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,784 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in James Island is currently $2,937. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in James Island:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| MAA James Island | Cooper | $1,713 |
| The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Edisto Garden | $1,784 |
| Stono Oaks | The Cooper | $1,810 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | $2,050 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-R1 | $2,090 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | $2,121 |
| The Standard | The Folly | $2,170 |
| 511 Meeting | 1D | $2,205 |
| 10 WestEdge | A10 | $2,246 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom James Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in James Island with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in James Island is at MAA James Island listed at $1,713.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom James Island Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in James Island is $2,937.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom James Island Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in James Island is a 1,204 square feet unit starting from $5,875 at Society at Laurens.
What is the average size for James Island 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in James Island is currently 964 sq ft.
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