Cheap Apartments for Rent near Kiawah Island, SC from $1,000 (58 Rentals)

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Element Carolina Bay
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$1,670 - $2,519
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Element Carolina Bay

1500 Parklawn DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Satori West Ashley
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$1,781 - $4,167
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Satori West Ashley

211 Satori WayJohns Island, SC 29455
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35 Folly Apartments
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$1,798 - $3,082
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$1,798 - $3,082

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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Road BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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1000 West
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$1,838 - $3,279
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1000 West

1000 Bonieta Harrold DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Avalon at James Island
$2,087 - $3,415
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$2,087 - $3,415

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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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10 WestEdge
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$2,175 - $7,283
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10 WestEdge

10 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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Retreat at Riverland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Retreat at Riverland

1025 Riverland Woods PlzCharleston, SC 29412
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Forest at Fenwick
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest at Fenwick

15 Stardust WayJohns Island, SC 29455

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2039 Rondo St

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Mulberry Pond
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Mulberry Pond

1715-1735 Grech StCharleston, SC 29407
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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 $1,225. The Jaunt in the West Ashley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,389. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kiawah Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West WindThe Sailfish1BR,1BA$1,225
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1,389
1523 Gardenia RdStandard1BR,1BA$1,400
The Preserve at Essex Farms*S1 - Studio, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,423
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA1 AFF 801BR,1BA$1,432
The Folly Townhomes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1,450
Crowne at Live Oak SquareAshby1BR,1BA$1,617
17 South ApartmentsA1 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,648
Satori West AshleyA11BR,1BA$1,781
Palisades of CharlestonThe Kiawah with Sunroom2BR,2BA$1,785

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

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kiawah Island area is the $1.97 price per square foot The Seakbrook Townhouse Model at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes in the in the James Island neighborhood starting from $2,944. The second greatest value Kiawah Island apartment is the Palmetto Model at Reve on the Creek starting at $2,576 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Hunt Club 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.
The Islands Apartments and TownhomesThe Seakbrook Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.97
Reve on the CreekPalmetto3BR,2.5BA$1.83
Palisades of CharlestonThe Wando with Balcony3BR,2BA$1.75
Element Carolina BayB7 Sullivan2BR,2BA$1.79
MAA Hampton PointeCalhoun2BR,2BA$1.59
Bluewater at Bolton's LandingOcean2BR,2BA$1.65
The Folly Townhomes2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Abberly West Ashley Apartment HomesEllum - Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.99
James Towne VillageTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.94
The JauntAshley1BR,1BA$1.85

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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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Kiawah Island, SC

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

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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 Avalon at James Island listed at $2,087.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kiawah Island Apartment is $1,225 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 $1,450 at The Folly Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Kiawah Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kiawah Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Wind and starts from $1,725.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.