
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johns Island, SC from $800 (57 Rentals)
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The Apartments at Shade Tree

Palisades of Charleston

Stono Oaks

Crowne at Live Oak Square

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Satori West Ashley

Aventon Pearl

Forest at Fenwick

Pebble Creek Apartments

Magnolia Downs
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Haven on Henry

Boltons Landing

2494 Etiwan Ave

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Castlewood Townhouses

The Folly Townhomes

17 South Apartments

Bluewater at Bolton's Landing

Riverland Woods

Bees Ferry
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Atlantic At Grand Oaks

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The Avenues at Verdier Pointe

MAA Hampton Pointe

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Element Carolina Bay

2103 Rondo St

Harper Place at Bees Ferry

James Towne Village

The Beckett

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1000 West

507 Arlington Dr
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The Standard

The Heyward Apartments

Abberly West Ashley Apartment Homes

1417 Rainbow Rd, Unit 2

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1730 Pinckney Park Dr, Unit B

Retreat at Riverland

Parkdale Townhomes

The Shires Apartments

Palmilla Apartments
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1906 Delmar St

516 Arlington Dr

4361 Royal Harbor Rd

South Creek James Island

Waters at West Ashley

634 Cashew St

2039 Rondo St

West Ashley Heights

525 Stinson Dr

Mulberry Pond
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Johns Island, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johns Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Johns Island Studio Apartments | $1,935 | $1,647 | $2,087 |
| Cheap Johns Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,027 | $4,027 |
| Cheap Johns Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $1,199 | $4,914 |
| Cheap Johns Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,843 | $1,875 | $5,941 |
| Cheap Johns Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,416 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johns Island, SC
Pricing Updated: 07/11/2026Current apartment rentals in the Johns Island, SC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Johns Island Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Charleston | $4,262 | $900 | 238 |
Cheapest Available Johns Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Johns Island, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Boltons Landing in the Hunt Club neighborhood priced from $1,285. The Folly Townhomes in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johns Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boltons Landing | One Bed/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| The Folly Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Atlantic At Grand Oaks | A-1 -1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,572 |
| MAA Hampton Pointe | Rutledge | 1BR,1BA | $1,593 |
| Waters at West Ashley | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,647 |
| Element Carolina Bay | A1 Rutledge | 1BR,1BA | $1,653 |
| 17 South Apartments | A5 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,703 |
| Bluewater at Bolton's Landing | Coastal | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
| Harper Place at Bees Ferry | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,736 |
| Bees Ferry | Stono | 2BR,2BA | $1,739 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johns Island, SC
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johns Island area is the $1.63 price per square foot Sweetgrass Model at Bees Ferry in the in the Hunt Club neighborhood starting from $2,364. The second greatest value Johns Island apartment is the The Wando with Sunroom Model at Palisades of Charleston starting at $2,275 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Hunt Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johns Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Ferry | Sweetgrass | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Palisades of Charleston | The Wando with Sunroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| The Beckett | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Reve on the Creek | Oak | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.79 |
| The Avenues at Verdier Pointe | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Proximity Residences Charleston | The Redding | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| 1000 West | Calhoun - Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| The Folly Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Mulberry Pond | 1723 2 bed/1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
| Boltons Landing | One Bed/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johns Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Johns Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Johns Island is at Avalon at James Island listed at $2,072.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johns Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johns Island Apartment is $1,285 at Boltons Landing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Johns Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Johns Island is starting from $1,363 at Boltons Landing.
What is the most affordable Johns Island Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Johns Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Apartments at Shade Tree and starts from $2,195.
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