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Johns Island, SC

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The largest island in South Carolina puts the state’s natural beauty on display

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Johns Island sits on the South Carolina state line just south of the Charleston peninsula and is bordered to the north by the Stono and Wadmalaw Rivers. As the largest island in South Carolina, Johns Island encompasses an array of island living options and popular Lowcountry destinations. Upscale, modern apartment complexes and historic single-family homes can be found closer to the north of the island near Charleston.

The southern reaches of the island don’t lend themselves very well to large-scale residential development because of the surrounding marshland. However, the marshland is what makes Johns Island a hotspot for seafood and Lowcountry cuisine in general. Boating and fishing are wildly popular on the island, and many residents enjoy waterway access from their very own homes. The Angel Oak Tree is a popular tourist hotspot. The 60-foot-tall oak has a massive canopy that evokes the classic look of Lowcountry living. Downtown Charleston is just 12 miles away and makes for one of the most beautiful drives in the area.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Johns Island, SC is $1,814 for a studio, $1,781 for one bedroom, $2,134 for two bedrooms, and $2,590 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Johns Island has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,781/month
788 Sq Ft
House
$4,074/month
1,883 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,991/month
1,817 Sq Ft
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Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Angel Oak Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

772 Students

5
out of 10

Mt. Zion Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

258 Students

4
out of 10

Haut Gap Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

444 Students

6
out of 10

St. Johns High

Public

Grades 9-12

387 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McLeod Plantation Historic Site
  • James Island County Park
  • Mullet Hall Equestrian Center
  • Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive Center
  • Kiawah Beachwalker Park

Airports

  • Charleston AFB/International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.