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$2,070 - $3,069

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364 King St

CharlestonSC29401
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14 Lockwood Dr
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14 Lockwood Dr

14 Lockwood DrCharleston, SC 29401
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Peninsula
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Peninsula

700 Daniel Ellis DrCharleston, SC 29412
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23 Strawberry Ln
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23 Strawberry Ln

23 Strawberry LnCharleston, SC 29403
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54 Cannon St
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54 Cannon St

54 Cannon StCharleston, SC 29403

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318 E Ashley Ave
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318 E Ashley Ave

318 E Ashley AveFolly Beach, SC 29439
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89 Warren St
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89 Warren St

89 Warren StCharleston, SC 29403
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119 Ashley Ave
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119 Ashley Ave

119 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29401
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68 Cannon St
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68 Cannon St

68 Cannon StCharleston, SC 29403
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15 Pitt St
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15 Pitt St

15 Pitt StCharleston, SC 29401
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147 St Philip St
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147 St Philip St

147 St Philip StCharleston, SC 29403
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221 Congress St
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221 Congress St

221 Congress StCharleston, SC 29403
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6 Felix St
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6 Felix St

6 Felix StCharleston, SC 29403
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70 Ashley Ave
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70 Ashley Ave

70 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29401
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404 Race St
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404 Race St

404 Race StCharleston, SC 29403

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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 Standard in the West Ashley neighborhood and is 1,301 square feet priced from $2,505. The Guild in the North Central neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,138 square feet and currently listed start at $4,899. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in James Island:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The StandardThe Lighthouse1,301 Sq Ft$2,505
The Guild1Q1,138 Sq Ft$4,899
Society at LaurensA221,100 Sq Ft$4,925
10 WestEdgeA24932 Sq Ft$3,001
Riverland WoodsBirchmore865 Sq Ft$1,714
The CharleighA1J861 Sq Ft$2,466
Spyglass SeasideEdisto853 Sq Ft$2,012
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA2851 Sq Ft$2,240
MAA James IslandEdisto824 Sq Ft$1,768
Stono OaksThe Santee763 Sq Ft$1,870

Cheapest Available James Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 20, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in James Island, SC is the Azalea Model starting from $1,635 at Sawgrass Apartments in the James Island neighborhood. The second most affordable James Island 1 Bedroom is the Cooper Model at MAA James Island starting at $1,698 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in James Island is currently $2,784. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in James Island:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea$1,635
MAA James IslandCooper$1,698
Riverland WoodsBirchmore$1,714
Avalon at James IslandA1$1,783
CarolineA1$1,790
35 Folly Apartments35F-2$1,802
Spyglass SeasideKiawah$1,814
Stono OaksThe Broad$1,855
The StandardThe Kiawah$1,860
511 Meeting1H$1,940

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Sawgrass Apartments listed at $1,635.

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 $2,784.

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 1,301 square feet unit starting from $2,505 at The Standard.

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 732 sq ft.

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