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The Folly at 900
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Folly at 900

900-936 E Estates BlvdCharleston, SC 29414
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516 Arlington Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

516 Arlington Dr

516 Arlington DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Sawgrass Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawgrass Apartments

35 Crosscreek DrCharleston, SC 29412
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Kiawah Island, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kiawah Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kiawah Island, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at West Wind in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $1,234. Spanish Oaks in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,259. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kiawah Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West WindThe Clipper1BR,1BA$1,234
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,259
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,265
MAA Hampton PointeRutledge1BR,1BA$1,418
Castlewood TownhousesSmall Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,426
17 South ApartmentsA1 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,543
Bluewater at Boltons LandingA21BR,1BA$1,550
Element Carolina BayA2 Bowen1BR,1BA$1,607
Palisades of CharlestonThe Ashley1BR,1BA$1,615
Satori West AshleyA51BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kiawah Island, SC and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kiawah Island area is the $1.80 price per square foot Palmetto Model at Reve on the Creek in the in the Hunt Club neighborhood starting from $2,540. The second greatest value Kiawah Island apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Preserve at Essex Farms starting at $1,934 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the West Ashley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kiawah Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reve on the CreekPalmetto3BR,2.5BA$1.80
Preserve at Essex FarmsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.63
Abberly West Ashley Apartment HomesTremont2BR,2BA$1.74
Sawgrass ApartmentsSawgrass2BR,2BA$1.88
Castlewood TownhousesGarden Apartment2BR,1BA$1.32
West Ashley Heights2A2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Element Carolina BayA2 Bowen1BR,1BA$1.81
Palisades of CharlestonThe Cooper1BR,1BA$1.87
The JauntKiawah2BR,1BA$1.89
Spanish Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79

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Kiawah Island, SC

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Cheap Kiawah Island Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kiawah Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kiawah Island Apartment is $1,234 at West Wind.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kiawah Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kiawah Island is starting from $1,267 at West Wind.

What is the most affordable Kiawah Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kiawah Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Jaunt and starts from $1,670.

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