Studio Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC (19 Rentals)

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364 King St

CharlestonSC29401

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property at 367 King St

367 King St

CharlestonSC29401
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The Abbey
Studio Apartments

The Abbey

2 Percy StCharleston, SC 29403
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Hampton West
Studio Apartments

Hampton West

554 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403
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The Guild
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The Guild

128 Columbus StCharleston, SC 29403
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445 Meeting St
Studio Apartments

445 Meeting St

445 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29403
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The Canterbury House
Studio Apartments

The Canterbury House

165-175 Market StCharleston, SC 29401
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26 Mary St
Studio Apartments

26 Mary St

26 Mary StCharleston, SC 29403

James Island, SC Local Guide

Largest Available James Island and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in James Island, SC is found at Society at Laurens in the North Central neighborhood and is 696 square feet priced from $3,050. Avalon at James Island in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 648 square feet and currently listed start at $1,911. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in James Island:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Society at LaurensS3696 Sq Ft$3,050
Avalon at James IslandS1648 Sq Ft$1,911
The GuildSL596 Sq Ft$2,436
511 MeetingStudio K585 Sq Ft$1,730
10 WestEdgeS4562 Sq Ft$2,177

Cheapest Available James Island and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of June 10, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in James Island, SC is the The Stono Model starting from $1,688 at Stono Oaks in the Ardmore Sherwood Forest neighborhood. The second most affordable James Island Studio is the Studio K Model at 511 Meeting starting at $1,730 in the North Central neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in James Island is currently $2,549. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in James Island:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Stono OaksThe Stono$1,688
511 MeetingStudio K$1,730
Avalon at James IslandS1$1,911
10 WestEdgeS4$2,177
The GuildSP$2,231

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Getting Around James Island, SC

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

13 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio James Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in James Island with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in James Island is at Stono Oaks listed at $1,688.

How much is the average rent for a Studio James Island Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in James Island is $2,549.

What is the largest available Studio James Island Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in James Island is a 696 square feet unit starting from $3,050 at Society at Laurens.

What is the average size for James Island Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in James Island is currently 535 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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