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$1,066 - $1,3671 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11
Magnolia Downs
115 Magnolia RdCharleston, SC 29407
Cheap Apartments for Rent near James Island, SC from $400 (71 Rentals)
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$1,432 - $4,466
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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
45 Coburg RdCharleston, SC 29407
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119 Smith St, Unit 3
119 Smith StCharleston, SC 29403
199 Spring St
CharlestonSC29403
700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 9105
700 Daniel Ellis Dr
CharlestonSC29412
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$1,600
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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley
640 Cornell StCharleston, SC 29407
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$1,625 - $2,500Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 4
Aspire at James Island
1743 Central Park RdCharleston, SC 29412
480 St Andrews Blvd
CharlestonSC29407
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$1,774 - $5,638Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Stono Oaks
555 Linger Longer DrJohns Island, SC 29455
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$1,793 - $2,4451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 12
James Towne Village
3 Sawgrass RdCharleston, SC 29412
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201 Spring St
CharlestonSC29403
811 Colony Dr, Unit Cool Condo
811 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407
199 Spring St
CharlestonSC29403
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$1,8501 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 8
1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 2
1417 Rainbow RdCharleston, SC 29412
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$1,850 - $14,575Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Jasper
310 Broad StCharleston, SC 29401
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3 Woolfe St, Unit B
3 Woolfe StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Islands Apartments and Townhomes
1150 Aruba CirCharleston, SC 29412
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$1,928 - $4,4331 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 26
MAA James Island
550 Harbor Cove LnCharleston, SC 29412
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$1,945 - $5,095Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14
511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
867 Colony Dr, Unit 99
867 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407
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$1,973 - $3,192
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Riverland Woods
1001 Riverland Woods PlCharleston, SC 29412
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The Standard
215 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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89 Fishburne St
89 Fishburne StCharleston, SC 29403
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$2,0751 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31
202 Promenade Vista St, Unit 2304
202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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$2,083 - $7,218Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 25
Caroline
99 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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$2,087 - $3,661
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Avalon at James Island
202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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14 Lockwood Dr, Unit 9 K
14 Lockwood DrCharleston, SC 29401
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10 WestEdge
10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 6302 Peninsula
700 Daniel Ellis Dr
CharlestonSC29412
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29 Kennedy St
CharlestonSC29403
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$2,221 - $3,5781 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 9
Spyglass Seaside
1674 Folly RdCharleston, SC 29412
6 Trapman St, Unit C
6 Trapman St
CharlestonSC29401
874 Colony Dr, Unit B27
874 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407
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$2,290 - $10,465Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
LC Line & Low
40 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
11 West St, Unit D
11 West St
CharlestonSC29401
21 Carolina St
CharlestonSC29403
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Retreat at Riverland
1025 Riverland Woods PlzCharleston, SC 29412
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St. James Place
800 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Harbor Apartments
801 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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Williams Terrace- Independant Senior Living
22 Laurens StCharleston, SC 29401
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19 Hampden Ct
19 Hampden CtCharleston, SC 29403
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The Abbey
2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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River Oaks Apartments
1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
89 Fishburne St
CharlestonSC29403
197 Spring St
CharlestonSC29403
201 Spring St
CharlestonSC29403
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South Creek James Island
333-343 Fleming RdCharleston, SC 29412
1556 Kemper Ave
CharlestonSC29412
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James Island, SC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in James Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| James Island Studio Apartments | $2,558 | $1,673 | $4,489 |
| James Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $1,066 | $9,823 |
| James Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,353 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,786 | $2,195 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,133 | $1,499 | $7,900 |
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Cheapest Available James Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in James Island, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at 19 Hampden Ct in the North Central neighborhood priced from $1,099. Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,432. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 19 Hampden Ct | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 AFF 80 | 1BR,1BA | $1,432 |
| Stono Oaks | The Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,880 |
| The Standard | The Kiawah | 1BR,1BA | $2,040 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Avalon at James Island | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,087 |
| LC Line & Low | STUDIO TYPE A | Studio,1BA | $2,290 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,293 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC and Nearby
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $2.06 price per square foot The Seakbrook Townhouse Model at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $3,073. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the 16 Reid St Model at 16 Reid St starting at $3,299 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for James Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Seakbrook Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.06 |
| 16 Reid St | 16 Reid St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
| 19 Hampden Ct | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.85 |
| 19 Hampden Ct, Unit A | 19 Hampden Ct | 3BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Stono Oaks | The Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| The Standard | The Kiawah | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| 119 Smith St, Unit 3 | 119 Smith St | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley | 640 Cornell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment is $1,432 at Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes.
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