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Magnolia Downs
115 Magnolia RdCharleston, SC 29407
Cheap Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC from $400 (73 Rentals)
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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
45 Coburg RdCharleston, SC 29407
201 Spring St
CharlestonSC29403
199 Spring St
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199 Spring St
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199 Spring St
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640 Cornell St, Unit West Ashley
640 Cornell StCharleston, SC 29407
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Aspire at James Island
1743 Central Park RdCharleston, SC 29412
18 Line St
CharlestonSC29403
45 Sycamore Ave
CharlestonSC29407
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199 Spring St, Unit A2 (furnished studio)
199 Spring StCharleston, SC 29403
811 Colony Dr, Unit Cool Condo
811 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407
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199 Spring St, Unit B2 (furnished studio)
199 Spring StCharleston, SC 29403
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MAA James Island
550 Harbor Cove LnCharleston, SC 29412
700 Daniel Ellis Dr, Unit 11205 Peninsula
700 Daniel Ellis Dr
CharlestonSC29412
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James Towne Village
3 Sawgrass RdCharleston, SC 29412
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Riverland Woods
1001 Riverland Woods PlCharleston, SC 29412
45 Sycamore Ave, Unit 1838
45 Sycamore Ave
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480 St Andrews Blvd
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201 Spring St
CharlestonSC29403
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811 Colony Dr, Unit 78
811 Colony Dr
CharlestonSC29407
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Stono Oaks
555 Linger Longer DrJohns Island, SC 29455
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35 Folly Apartments
35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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The Jasper
310 Broad StCharleston, SC 29401
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1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 2
1417 Rainbow RdCharleston, SC 29412
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The Standard
215 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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511 Meeting
511 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Islands Apartments and Townhomes
1150 Aruba CirCharleston, SC 29412
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Avalon at James Island
202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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89 Fishburne St
89 Fishburne StCharleston, SC 29403
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129 Congress St
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Spyglass Seaside
1674 Folly RdCharleston, SC 29412
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10 WestEdge
10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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Caroline
99 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
850 Burger St
CharlestonSC29407
279 Coming St
CharlestonSC29403
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LC Line & Low
40 Line StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Guild
128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
409 Betsy Rd
CharlestonSC29407
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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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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
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South Creek James Island
333-343 Fleming RdCharleston, SC 29412
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West Ashley Heights
1 Rice DrCharleston, SC 29407
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 | $2,493 | $1,625 | $4,213 |
| James Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $1,068 | $9,385 |
| James Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,284 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,197 | $1,649 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $1,699 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available James Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in James Island, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at Sky Garden Apartments in the North Central neighborhood priced from $1,699. MAA James Island in the James Island neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,718. 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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| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,699 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,718 |
| Mulberry Pond | 1723 2 bed/1.5 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Stono Oaks | The Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
| Riverland Woods | Birchmore | 1BR,1BA | $1,944 |
| 89 Fishburne St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Avalon at James Island | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,072 |
| 35 Folly Apartments | 35F-R1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,107 |
| The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Folly Garden | 2BR,2BA | $2,116 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $2.25 price per square foot Morris Model at Spyglass Seaside in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $3,228. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the E7 Model at Hoffler Place starting at $1,299 with a $0.97 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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| Spyglass Seaside | Morris | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Hoffler Place | E7 | 5BR,5BA | $0.97 |
| The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Kiawah Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.08 |
| The Baker House | 1 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.44 |
| Mulberry Pond | 1735 2 bed 1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
| The Standard | The Folly | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Stono Oaks | The Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Avalon at James Island | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
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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 $2,072.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment is $1,718 at MAA James Island.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in James Island is starting from $1,750 at Mulberry Pond.
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 $2,912.
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