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Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Summit, SC

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Summit area is the $1.73 price per square foot Townsend Model at Ashcroft in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $2,991. The second greatest value The Summit apartment is the Heathwood Model at Legacy At Sandhill starting at $1,530 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the The Summit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Summit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AshcroftTownsend4BR,2.5BA$1.73
Legacy At SandhillHeathwood3BR,2BA$1.09
The Preserve At Spears CreekB22BR,2BA$1.25
The RoseberryThe Alister2BR,2BA$1.46
Wildewood South3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.92
The Shores at Elders PondRussell SR1BR,1BA$1.39
Colonel Bluffs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
KeswickThe Abington1BR,1BA$1.73
Nexus At SandhillA11BR,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Summit

What type of rentals are currently available in The Summit?

There are currently 19 Apartments for Rent in The Summit, SC with pricing that ranges from $799 to $5,169. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Summit ranging from $1,843 to $2,525.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Summit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Summit ranges from $1,843 to $2,525 with an average monthly rent of $2,341.

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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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