
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kiawah Island, SC (35 Rentals)


Hamlet Maybank

Crowne at Live Oak Square

10 WestEdge

Palisades of Charleston

Stono Oaks

Bluewater at Boltons Landing

Riverland Woods

Element Carolina Bay
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Abberly at West Ashley

The Heyward Apartments

Aspire at James Island

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Avalon at James Island

17 South Apartments

The Ashley Apartments
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35 Folly Apartments

Preserve at Essex Farms

The Standard

MAA Hampton Pointe

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James Towne Village

MAA James Island

The Jasper

The Jaunt
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21 Rivers Point Row
Kiawah Island, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kiawah Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kiawah Island Studio Apartments | $2,017 | $1,379 | $5,928 |
Kiawah Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $907 | $9,126 |
Kiawah Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
Kiawah Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,520 | $1,499 | $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. Element Carolina Bay has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 887 square feet and currently listed start at $1,807. 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 |
Element Carolina Bay | A2 Bowen | 887 Sq Ft | $1,807 |
Palisades of Charleston | The Cooper | 870 Sq Ft | $1,575 |
Riverland Woods | Birchmore | 865 Sq Ft | $1,887 |
35 Folly Apartments | 35F-7 | 857 Sq Ft | $2,254 |
Preserve at Essex Farms | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 857 Sq Ft | $1,579 |
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A2 | 851 Sq Ft | $2,240 |
Satori West Ashley | A5 | 846 Sq Ft | $1,671 |
Crowne at Live Oak Square | Clare | 841 Sq Ft | $2,054 |
Stono Oaks | The Santee | 763 Sq Ft | $1,784 |
Cheapest Available Kiawah Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kiawah Island, SC is the The Sailfish Model starting from $1,113 at West Wind in the West Ashley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kiawah Island 1 Bedroom is the Cooper Model at The Jaunt starting at $1,228 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kiawah Island is currently $2,347. 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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West Wind | The Sailfish | $1,113 |
The Jaunt | Cooper | $1,228 |
Spanish Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,404 |
17 South Apartments | A2 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | $1,469 |
Bluewater at Boltons Landing | A2 | $1,550 |
Palisades of Charleston | The Ashley | $1,575 |
Preserve at Essex Farms | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | $1,579 |
MAA Hampton Pointe | Rutledge | $1,603 |
Satori West Ashley | A1 | $1,624 |
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes | A1a AFF 120 | $1,625 |
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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
What is the Cheapest apartment in Kiawah Island with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kiawah Island is at West Wind listed at $1,113.
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 $2,347.
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 774 sq ft.
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