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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 Peppertree Apartments priced from $840. The Park at Hanahan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $884. Here are the most affordable West Charleston apartments for rent in Johns Island, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$840
The Park at Hanahan1x1 A 50%1BR,1BA$884
Creekside At Noisette ApartmentsCreeside 11BR,1BA$975
Avian Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,019
Bradley Square Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
The Sandover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
North Corner Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Icon @ Park Circle1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Waverly PlaceThe Meadow – A11BR,1BA$1,055
Ivey Creek ApartmentsSavannah2BR,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Charleston, SC

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Charleston area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 x 2.5 Redbud C4SFbb Model at Beacon at Ashley River Rental Homes in the in the Summerville neighborhood starting from $2,713. The second greatest value West Charleston apartment is the Marion Model at Highland Townhomes starting at $2,396 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the West Ashley 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.
Beacon at Ashley River Rental Homes3 x 2.5 Redbud C4SFbb3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Highland TownhomesMarion4BR,3.5BA$1.23
ABODE at Summers CornerFlynn3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Covey Homes WescottRosemary3BR,2.5BA$1.29
KRC NorthlakeTwo Bedroom, One and Half Bath (BTH)2BR,1.5BA$1.16
KRC Chester Place2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Oakridge TownhousesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Amberwood TownhomesSalem2BR,1.5BA$1.18
KRC Edgetwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.10

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,060.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Charleston is Peppertree Apartments which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in West Charleston costs $2,611.

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 69 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 $413 which is $2,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Charleston.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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