
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johns Island, SC from $1,070 (70 Rentals)
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Crowne at Live Oak Square

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Satori West Ashley

The Apartments at Shade Tree

Stono Oaks

Aventon Pearl

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3310 Jules Dr

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Reve on the Creek

Forest at Fenwick
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7211 Indigo Palms Way

3026 Sugarberry Ln

219 Winding River Dr

Magnolia Downs

Haven on Henry

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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Castlewood Townhouses

The Folly Townhomes

Boltons Landing

Bees Ferry
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The Avenues at Verdier Pointe

Bluewater at Bolton's Landing

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Element Carolina Bay

MAA Hampton Pointe

17 South Apartments

Harper Place at Bees Ferry

The Heyward Apartments

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Atlantic At Grand Oaks

The Islands Apartments and Townhomes

James Towne Village
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Abberly West Ashley Apartment Homes

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1000 West

836 White Oak Dr

The Beckett

The Standard

2494 Etiwan Ave, Unit 2494 Etiwan

1552 Evergreen St

202 Promenade Vista St, Unit 2304

Riverland Woods
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Avalon at James Island

Spyglass Seaside

1456 Roustabout Way

1208 Apex Ln, Unit 1208 Apex Lane

Retreat at Riverland

Parkdale Townhomes

The Shires Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

2494 Etiwan Ave

South Creek James Island
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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 | $1,851 | $1,647 | $2,116 |
| Cheap Johns Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $1,070 | $3,920 |
| Cheap Johns Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $1,199 | $4,466 |
| Cheap Johns Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,786 | $1,782 | $6,637 |
| Cheap Johns Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,213 | $3,496 | $9,423 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Johns Island, SC
Pricing Updated: 08/26/2026Current apartment rentals in the Johns Island, SC area range in price from $896 to $23,000 with an overall median price of $1,999. 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 | $1,999 | $896 | 959 |
Cheapest Available Johns Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Johns Island, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Folly Townhomes in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $1,450. Boltons Landing in the Hunt Club neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,488. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johns Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Folly Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Boltons Landing | One Bed/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,488 |
| The Avenues at Verdier Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,563 |
| Bees Ferry | Drayton | 1BR,1BA | $1,612 |
| Waters at West Ashley | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,647 |
| Harper Place at Bees Ferry | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,709 |
| Satori West Ashley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,743 |
| Element Carolina Bay | A2 Bowen | 1BR,1BA | $1,760 |
| The Islands Apartments and Townhomes | The Edisto Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,767 |
| The Heyward Apartments | The Porgy | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johns Island, SC
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johns Island area is the $1.66 price per square foot Windsor Model at Crowne at Live Oak Square in the in the Johns Island neighborhood starting from $2,509. The second greatest value Johns Island apartment is the The Marley Model at Proximity Residences Charleston starting at $2,102 with a $1.53 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne at Live Oak Square | Windsor | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Proximity Residences Charleston | The Marley | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Palisades of Charleston | The Wando with Balcony | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Reve on the Creek | Oak | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.79 |
| 17 South Apartments | B3 - Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| MAA Hampton Pointe | Calhoun | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Bluewater at Bolton's Landing | Ocean | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| The Folly Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Abberly West Ashley Apartment Homes | Mission | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| The Avenues at Verdier Pointe | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johns Island Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johns Island?
The cheapest apartment in Johns Island is Boltons Landing which is listed at $1,488, while the average apartment in Johns Island costs $1,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Johns Island?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 80 regular apartments in Johns Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Johns Island?
Cheap apartments in Johns Island have an average cost of $341 which is $1,658 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johns Island.
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