
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kiawah Island, SC from $900 (29 Rentals)
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The Jaunt

West Wind

Spanish Oaks

Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Preserve at Essex Farms

17 South Apartments
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The Heyward Apartments
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Palisades of Charleston

MAA Hampton Pointe

Bluewater at Boltons Landing

Satori West Ashley

Mulberry Place Apartments

Crowne at Live Oak Square

Abberly at West Ashley
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MAA James Island

The Ashley Apartments

Stono Oaks

The Standard

35 Folly Apartments

Riverland Woods
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Aspire at James Island

Avalon at James Island

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 |
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Kiawah Island Studio Apartments | $2,143 | $1,419 | $7,057 |
Kiawah Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $912 | $8,353 |
Kiawah Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $1,240 | $10,000+ |
Kiawah Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,394 | $1,597 | $10,000+ |
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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 The Jaunt in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $1,028. Spanish Oaks in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,341. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kiawah Island apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1,028 |
Spanish Oaks | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,341 |
17 South Apartments | S2 - Studio, One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
Castlewood Townhouses | Small Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,426 |
West Wind | The Sailfish | 1BR,1BA | $1,538 |
Palisades of Charleston | The Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Preserve at Essex Farms | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
MAA Hampton Pointe | Rutledge | 1BR,1BA | $1,598 |
Satori West Ashley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
The Heyward Apartments | The Bess | 1BR,1BA | $1,651 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kiawah Island, SC and Nearby
As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kiawah Island area is the $1.56 price per square foot Palmetto Model at Reve on the Creek in the in the Hunt Club neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Kiawah Island apartment is the Garden Apartment Model at Castlewood Townhouses starting at $1,426 with a $1.32 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Reve on the Creek | Palmetto | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.56 |
Castlewood Townhouses | Garden Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
West Ashley Heights | 2AR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
The Apartments at Shade Tree | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Mulberry Pond | Townhome 2 bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
Charthouse at James Island | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Spanish Oaks | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Palisades of Charleston | The Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Preserve at Essex Farms | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
The Jaunt | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKiawah Island, SC
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2.5Pet 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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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kiawah Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kiawah Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kiawah Island is at 17 South Apartments listed at $1,419.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kiawah Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kiawah Island Apartment is $1,028 at The Jaunt.
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 $1,297 at The Jaunt.
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 $1,690.
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