
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kiawah Island, SC (34 Rentals)


Satori West Ashley

Palisades of Charleston

10 WestEdge

Crowne at Live Oak Square

Stono Oaks

The Heyward Apartments

Bluewater at Boltons Landing
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Spyglass Seaside

Element Carolina Bay

Abberly West Ashley
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The Jaunt

Aspire at James Island

The Apartments at Shade Tree

Avalon at James Island

17 South Apartments

The Ashley Apartments

35 Folly Apartments

Preserve at Essex Farms
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The Standard

MAA Hampton Pointe

1000 West

Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Spanish Oaks

MAA James Island

West Wind

Magnolia Downs
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The Islands Apartments and Townhomes

700 Daniel Ellis Dr
Kiawah Island, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kiawah Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Kiawah Island Studio Apartments | $2,167 | $1,557 | $4,561 |
Kiawah Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $835 | $7,797 |
Kiawah Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
Kiawah Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,449 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Kiawah Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kiawah Island, SC is found at Bluewater at Boltons Landing in the Hunt Club neighborhood and is 1,240 square feet priced from $1,975. Hamlet Maybank - Homes & Townhomes for Rent in the Outer Johns Island W Charleston neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 908 square feet and currently listed start at $2,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kiawah Island:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Bluewater at Boltons Landing | B4a | 1,240 Sq Ft | $1,975 |
Hamlet Maybank - Homes & Townhomes for Rent | Townhome A | 908 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
Element Carolina Bay | A2 Bowen | 887 Sq Ft | $1,615 |
17 South Apartments | A5 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 885 Sq Ft | $1,546 |
Palisades of Charleston | The Cooper | 870 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
1000 West | Elliott - Premium | 869 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
The Heyward Apartments | The Porgy | 865 Sq Ft | $1,594 |
Crowne at Live Oak Square | Berkeley | 858 Sq Ft | $1,619 |
35 Folly Apartments | 35F-7 | 857 Sq Ft | $2,165 |
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A7 | 834 Sq Ft | $2,445 |
Cheapest Available Kiawah Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 02, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kiawah Island, SC is the Cooper Model starting from $1,129 at The Jaunt in the West Ashley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kiawah Island 1 Bedroom is the The Cutter Model at West Wind starting at $1,313 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kiawah Island is currently $2,213. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kiawah Island:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Jaunt | Cooper | $1,129 |
West Wind | The Cutter | $1,313 |
1000 West | Elliott - Premium | $1,450 |
Preserve at Essex Farms | Studio, One Bathroom | $1,454 |
MAA Hampton Pointe | Rutledge | $1,513 |
17 South Apartments | A5 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | $1,546 |
The Heyward Apartments | The Porgy | $1,594 |
Palisades of Charleston | The Ashley | $1,595 |
Bluewater at Boltons Landing | A3 | $1,601 |
Element Carolina Bay | A2 Bowen | $1,615 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKiawah Island, SC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around Kiawah Island, SC
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kiawah Island Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kiawah Island Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kiawah Island is $2,213.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kiawah Island Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kiawah Island is a 1,240 square feet unit starting from $1,975 at Bluewater at Boltons Landing.
What is the average size for Kiawah Island 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kiawah Island is currently 765 sq ft.
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