
Cheap Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC from $400 (37 Rentals)
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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Stono Oaks

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34 Morris St

Aspire at James Island

The Standard

James Towne Village

34 Morris St

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Riverland Woods
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6 Commercial Row, Unit B

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Mulberry Pond

199 Spring St

MAA James Island

Mulberry Place Apartments

Bee Street

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1215 Wimbee Dr, Unit 1215 Wimbee Dr

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8 Hagood Ave, Unit 8B Hagood ave

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35 Folly Apartments
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The Jasper

Spyglass Seaside

Caroline

The Islands Apartments and Townhomes

511 Meeting

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33 Cannon St

72 America St

Retreat at Riverland

St. James Place
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The Abbey

Hampton West

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23L

South Creek James Island

West Ashley Heights

Sawgrass Apartments
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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 | $2,497 | $1,574 | $4,825 |
| James Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,021 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,977 | $1,259 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,744 | $1,699 | $10,000+ |
| James Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,625 | $7,000 |
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Cheapest Available James Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in James Island, SC is a Studio unit found at Stono Oaks in the Headquarters Island neighborhood priced from $1,574. Sky Garden Apartments in the North Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stono Oaks | The Stono | Studio,1BA | $1,574 |
| Sky Garden Apartments | 4 Bed 4 Bath B1 | 4BR,4BA | $1,649 |
| Sawgrass Apartments | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1,727 |
| Mulberry Pond | 1723 2 bed/1.5 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| MAA James Island | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,773 |
| Mulberry Place Apartments | The Randolf | 2BR,1BA | $1,789 |
| Bee Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC and Nearby
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $2.24 price per square foot 664 Windermere Blvd Model at 664 Windermere Blvd in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the The Kiawah Townhouse Model at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes starting at $2,153 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the James Island 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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| 664 Windermere Blvd | 664 Windermere Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Kiawah Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.82 |
| 1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 1 | 1417 Rainbow Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Mulberry Place Apartments | The Randolf | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
| Mulberry Pond | 1723 2 bed/1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
| James Towne Village | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 8 Hagood Ave, Unit 8B Hagood ave | 8 Hagood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 34 Morris St | 34 Morris St | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Riverland Woods | Cedarcrest | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Sawgrass Apartments | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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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 Stono Oaks listed at $1,574.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom James Island Apartment is $1,716 at Stono Oaks.
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 $1,750 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 Mulberry Place Apartments and starts from $1,874.
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