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

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property at 1713 McHenry Ave

$1,495 - $2,995

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 10

1713 McHenry Ave

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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,795 - $2,230

1 Bedroom Rentals

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45 Sycamore Ave

CharlestonSC29407

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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,904 - $3,035
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$2,024 - $3,122

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$2,024 - $3,122
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Avalon at James Island
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$2,042 - $2,856
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$2,042 - $4,706

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$2,042 - $4,706
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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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The Guild
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$2,112 - $6,652
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$2,163 - $8,675

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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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10 WestEdge
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$2,170 - $3,161
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$2,106 - $7,282

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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 29 Kennedy St

$2,300 - $4,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

29 Kennedy St

CharlestonSC29403
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St. James Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Place

800 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Harbor Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Apartments

801 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Hampton West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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Sawgrass Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sawgrass Apartments

35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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