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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 1 Bed unit found at River Oaks Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $1,150. James Towne Village in the James Island neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,626. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Oaks ApartmentsTiny Duplex1BR,1BA$1,150
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,626
Sky Garden Apartments4 Bed 4 Bath B14BR,4BA$1,674
West Ashley Heights2A2BR,1BA$1,675
Bee Street2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,800
CarolineA11BR,1BA$1,855
511 MeetingStudio CStudio,1BA$1,865
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Edisto Garden1BR,1BA$1,877
The StandardThe Kiawah1BR,1BA$1,880

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

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the James Island area is the $2.00 price per square foot 244 Calhoun St Model at 244 Calhoun St, Unit Apt C in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value James Island apartment is the Wando Model at MAA James Island starting at $2,108 with a $1.85 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
244 Calhoun St, Unit Apt C244 Calhoun St2BR,2BA$2.00
MAA James IslandWando2BR,2BA$1.85
Sawgrass ApartmentsSawgrass2BR,2BA$1.88
1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 11417 Rainbow Rd3BR,1BA$2.20
West Ashley Heights2A2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Spyglass SeasideSeabrook2BR,2BA$2.35
119 Smith St, Unit 4119 Smith St2BR,1BA$2.10
234 Coming St234 Coming St2BR,1BA$2.00
James Towne VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.16
18 Pitt St, Unit A18 Pitt St1BR,2BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about James Island

What type of rentals are currently available in James Island?

There are currently 318 Apartments for Rent in James Island, SC with pricing that ranges from $884 to $22,000. There are also 124 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in James Island ranging from $1,450 to $14,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in James Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in James Island ranges from $1,450 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,584.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in James Island?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in James Island range from $1,715 to $22,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,975 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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