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7582 Stafford St

North CharlestonSC29406

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West Charleston, Johns Island, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Charleston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Charleston area of Johns Island, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Ellevate St. Ives priced from $885. Barony Place Apartments at Horizon Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $937. Here are the most affordable West Charleston apartments for rent in Johns Island, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ellevate St. IvesA1 - A1BR,1BA$885
Barony Place Apartments at Horizon VillageThe Fairbourne1BR,1BA$937
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$975
Dwell at Greenridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$995
Clement Crossing ApartmentsPalmetto1BR,1BA$995
The Teale Navy YardBStudio,1BA$999
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Archer School ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028
Forest Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Charleston, SC

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Charleston area is the $1.34 price per square foot Marion Model at Highland Townhomes in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value West Charleston apartment is the Oak Model at The Alden Townes starting at $1,499 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Charleston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland TownhomesMarion4BR,3.5BA$1.34
The Alden TownesOak2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Osprey Place3 Bedroom Large3BR,2BA$1.39
KRC Wedgewood2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Canopy on AshleyB12BR,1.5BA$1.27
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Cedar Bluff2BR12BR,1BA$1.30
Ivy Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Barony Place Apartments at Horizon VillageThe Fairbourne1BR,1BA$1.27

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Charleston, Johns Island, SC

Ranked #1

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
West Charleston, Johns Island, SC

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Getting Around the West Charleston Neighborhood in Johns Island, SC

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Charleston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Charleston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Charleston is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Charleston?

The cheapest apartment in West Charleston is Ellevate St. Ives which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in West Charleston costs $2,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Charleston?

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 237 regular apartments in West Charleston 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 West Charleston?

Cheap apartments in West Charleston have an average cost of $556 which is $1,739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Charleston.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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