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St. James Place
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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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Hampton West
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Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Sawgrass Apartments
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Sawgrass Apartments

35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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The Charleigh
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The Charleigh

441 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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128 Columbus St
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128 Columbus St

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Nunan Apartment
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Nunan Apartment

21 Nunan 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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Bogard Street
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Bogard Street

133 Bogard StCharleston, SC 29403
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50 F St
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50 F St

50 F StCharleston, SC 29403
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Grace Homes
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Grace Homes

110 Cooper 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 $2,575. 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 $5,126. 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$2,575
The Guild1Q1,138 Sq Ft$5,126
Society at LaurensA221,100 Sq Ft$4,925
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA2851 Sq Ft$2,240
MAA James IslandEdisto824 Sq Ft$1,655
Avalon at James IslandA3800 Sq Ft$1,904
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea800 Sq Ft$1,715
35 Folly Apartments35F-5795 Sq Ft$2,007
Stono OaksThe Santee763 Sq Ft$2,017

Cheapest Available James Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 03, 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 Edisto Model at MAA James Island starting at $1,655 in the James Island neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in James Island is currently $2,828. 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
MAA James IslandEdisto$1,655
Sawgrass ApartmentsAzalea$1,715
Avalon at James IslandA1$1,805
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden$1,805
CarolineA1$1,845
35 Folly Apartments35F-2$1,875
Stono OaksThe Kiawah$1,877
The StandardThe Kiawah$1,920
511 Meeting1D$1,950

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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 $2,828.

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 $2,575 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 1,026 sq ft.

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