1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC (87 Rentals)

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St. James Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Place

800 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Harbor Apartments
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Harbor Apartments

801 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Sawgrass Apartments
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Sawgrass Apartments

35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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The Guild
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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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Evergreen
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Evergreen

1534 Evergreen StCharleston, SC 29407
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The Canterbury House
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The Canterbury House

165-175 Market StCharleston, SC 29401
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EME Apartments
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EME Apartments

1815 Central Park RdCharleston, SC 29412
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Balsam
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Balsam

1631 Balsam StCharleston, SC 29407

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Ansonborough House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ansonborough House

71 Society StCharleston, SC 29401
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Sanctuary Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sanctuary Court

122-124 Spring StCharleston, SC 29403
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13 Cannon St
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13 Cannon St

13 Cannon StCharleston, SC 29403
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Poinsette
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Poinsette

190 Spring StCharleston, SC 29403
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66 Cannon St
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66 Cannon St

66 Cannon StCharleston, SC 29403
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50 F St
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 F St

50 F StCharleston, SC 29403

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Grace Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Homes

110 Cooper StCharleston, SC 29403
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Meade
1 Bedroom Apartments

Meade

8084 Noble Oak DrCharleston, SC 29412
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434 Huger St
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434 Huger St

434 Huger StCharleston, SC 29403

James Island, SC Local Guide

Largest Available James Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in James Island, SC is found at The Guild in the North Central neighborhood and is 1,138 square feet priced from $5,297. Society at Laurens has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $5,382. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in James Island:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Guild1Q1,138 Sq Ft$5,297
Society at LaurensA221,100 Sq Ft$5,382
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA4996 Sq Ft$2,705
35 Folly Apartments35F-7857 Sq Ft$2,025
Avalon at James IslandA3800 Sq Ft$1,985
The StandardThe Folly795 Sq Ft$1,935
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden790 Sq Ft$2,020
511 Meeting1T765 Sq Ft$2,145
10 WestEdgeA13726 Sq Ft$2,516

Cheapest Available James Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 01, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in James Island, SC is the Tiny Duplex Model starting from $1,150 at River Oaks Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood. The second most affordable James Island 1 Bedroom is the A1a AFF 120 Model at Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes starting at $1,725 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in James Island is currently $3,137. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in James Island:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
River Oaks ApartmentsTiny Duplex$1,150
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA1a AFF 120$1,725
The StandardThe Kiawah$1,875
Avalon at James IslandA1$1,940
35 Folly Apartments35F-4$1,978
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden$2,020
CarolineA3$2,050
511 Meeting1T$2,145
10 WestEdgeA13$2,516

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Getting Around James Island, SC

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

13 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 River Oaks Apartments listed at $1,150.

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 $3,137.

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 1,138 square feet unit starting from $5,297 at The Guild.

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 821 sq ft.

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