Cheap Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC from $400 (74 Rentals)

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property at 1536 Inland Ave

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1536 Inland Ave

CharlestonSC29412

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property at 45 Sycamore Ave

$1,725 - $2,230

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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45 Sycamore Ave

CharlestonSC29407
property at 8 Hagood Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Hagood Ave

CharlestonSC29403
property at 1411 Dove Run Dr

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1411 Dove Run Dr, Unit B, Unit B

1411 Dove Run Dr
CharlestonSC29412

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Avalon at James Island
$2,042 - $4,598
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$2,042 - $4,598
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$2,042 - $4,598
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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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35 Folly Apartments
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$2,044 - $3,642
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$2,044 - $3,642
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$2,044 - $3,642
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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10 WestEdge
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$2,079 - $7,282
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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Guild
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$2,163 - $9,462
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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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property at 274 Fleming Rd

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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274 Fleming Rd

CharlestonSC29412
property at 27 Nassau St

$2,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 10

27 Nassau St

CharlestonSC29403
property at 29 Kennedy St

$2,300 - $4,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

29 Kennedy St

CharlestonSC29403
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Retreat at Riverland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Retreat at Riverland

1025 Riverland Woods PlzCharleston, SC 29412
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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Apartments

801 Affirmation BlvdCharleston, SC 29412
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The Abbey
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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River Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

1102 Hillside DrCharleston, SC 29407
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James Island, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available James Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in James Island, SC is a Studio unit found at Stono Oaks in the Outer Johns Island W Charleston neighborhood priced from $1,623. Mulberry Place Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,659. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stono OaksThe StonoStudio,1BA$1,623
Mulberry Place ApartmentsThe Randolf2BR,1BA$1,659
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,662
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,699
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$1,708
Mulberry Pond1723 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1,750
Riverland WoodsBirchmore1BR,1BA$1,759
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$1,788

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC and Nearby

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $1.80 price per square foot Palmetto Model at Sawgrass Apartments in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $2,156. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the The Randolf Model at Mulberry Place Apartments starting at $1,659 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for James Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sawgrass ApartmentsPalmetto3BR,2BA$1.80
Mulberry Place ApartmentsThe Randolf2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Mulberry Pond1735 2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.81
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
8 Hagood Ave, Unit 8A Hagood ave8 Hagood Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
Sky Garden Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$2.44
Riverland WoodsCedarcrest1BR,1BA$2.12
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$2.15
Stono OaksThe Cooper1BR,1BA$2.59
MAA James IslandCooper1BR,1BA$2.46

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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 Avalon at James Island listed at $2,042.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment is $1,702 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 $1,619 at James Towne Village.

What is the most affordable James Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap James Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sawgrass Apartments and starts from $2,156.

Expert Rental Resources

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