
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC from $1,076 (45 Rentals)


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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

1713 McHenry Ave

201 Spring St

197 Spring St

867 Colony Dr, Unit F93, Unit F93

700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 10203 Peninsula, Unit 10203 Peninsula

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59 Hanover St, Unit B, Unit B

59 Hanover St, Unit A
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8 Hagood Ave, Unit 8A Hagood ave, Unit 8A Hagood ave

James Towne Village

The Islands Apartments and Townhomes

Aspire at James Island

201 Spring St

199 Spring St, Unit C (furnished studio)

Riverland Woods

45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1011, Unit 1011

45 Sycamore Ave
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72 America St

MAA James Island

1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

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35 Folly Apartments

The Standard

Stono Oaks

511 Meeting

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Avalon at James Island

89 Fishburne St
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Spyglass Seaside

202 Promenade Vista St, Unit 2304

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The Guild

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10 WestEdge

The Charleigh

29 Kennedy St

St. James Place

Harbor Apartments

Williams Terrace- Independant Senior Living
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River Oaks Apartments

Hampton West

46 Vanderhorst St

867 Colony Dr

Sawgrass Apartments

640 Cornell St

145 Saint Philip St

89 Fishburne St

1154 Cottage Rd
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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 | $1,623 | $4,175 |
| James Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,861 | $1,076 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,081 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,788 | $1,649 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $1,699 | $6,195 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap James Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in James Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in James Island is at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes listed at $1,736.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment is $1,736 at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom James Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in James Island is starting from $1,736 at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes.
What is the most affordable James Island Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap James Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $1,736.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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