5343 Tidewater Dr
North CharlestonSC29420
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC from $400 (28 Rentals)
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$915 - $1,600
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$715 - $1,400
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Vivo Living Summerville
950 Travelers BlvdSummerville, SC 29485
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$1,045 - $1,2501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 8
Magnolia Place
101 Hutson DrSummerville, SC 29483
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$1,100 - $1,5401 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7
Gates at Summerville Apartments
1225 Boone Hill RdSummerville, SC 29483
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$1,100 - $1,279
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$1,059 - $1,238
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Colonial Park I
255-275 E 9th North StSummerville, SC 29483
275 E 9th N St
SummervilleSC29483
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$1,170 - $2,0691 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Avalon 2
7900 Rocky Mount RdNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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$1,172 - $1,6321 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Appian Way
8465 Patriot BlvdNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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$1,195 - $1,3751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Summerville Apartments
703 E 3rd North StSummerville, SC 29485
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$1,225 - $1,9001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oakbrook Village
111 Springview LnSummerville, SC 29485
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$1,247 - $2,0151 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Summerville Station
1660 Old Trolley RdSummerville, SC 29485
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$1,248 - $1,7251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Latitude at Wescott
9580 Old Glory LnSummerville, SC 29485
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$1,275
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104 Susan Dr, Unit A
104 Susan DrSummerville, SC 29485
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$1,282 - $3,1041 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cooper's Ridge
111 Cooper's Ridge BlvdLadson, SC 29456
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St. George Villas
305 Park StSt. George, SC 29477
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Lake Pointe Apartments
100 Lake Point AveSummerville, SC 29483
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Willow Trace
808 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Garden Manor Townhomes
617 Wassamassaw RdSummerville, SC 29483
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Midland Terrace
188 Midland PkySummerville, SC 29485
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The Montana Apartments
108 Weathers CtSummerville, SC 29483
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530 Orangeburg Road
530 Orangeburg RdSummerville, SC 29483
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Wood Oaks Townhomes (No Availability)
100 Bailey DrSummerville, SC 29485
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Canopy at the Element
8101 Honeysuckle Lake DrNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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Vesta Creeks Run Townhomes and Apartments
4640 Forest Hills DrNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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Summerville Country Club
43 Old Holly LnSummerville, SC 29483
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Waters at Oakbrook
1000 Oakbrook Landing DrSummerville, SC 29485
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Treehaven
400 Pinewood DrSummerville, SC 29483
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Waverly Place
1900 Waverly Place LnNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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Dorchester County, SC Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester County Studio Apartments | $1,471 | $915 | $1,625 |
| Dorchester County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $1,045 | $3,018 |
| Dorchester County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $1,150 | $3,806 |
| Dorchester County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,517 | $6,029 |
| Dorchester County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $2,450 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available Dorchester County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester County, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Park I in the Summerpark Village neighborhood priced from $1,100. Waters at Oakbrook in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Colonial Park I | Colonial Park- Special Rate of $1,100!!! $99 mo... | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Avalon 2 | 2B2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,206 |
| Waverly Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Oakbrook Village | The Charleston | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Kilnsea Village | Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $1,294 |
| Gates at Summerville Apartments | Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| Summer Wind | Sandal | 1BR,1BA | $1,337 |
| The Palms at Edgewater | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Nolia Apartment Homes | Two Bed, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester County area is the $1.28 price per square foot Flynn Model at ABODE at Summers Corner in the in the The Club at Legend Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Dorchester County apartment is the Charm Model at Chamberlain Pines starting at $1,946 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Myers' Mill Villages neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| ABODE at Summers Corner | Flynn | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| Chamberlain Pines | Charm | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
| Covey Homes Wescott | Sage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| Cooper's Ridge | Corapeake | 3BR,3BA | $1.44 |
| Bay Pointe at Summerville | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Latitude at Wescott | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Summerfield Apartments | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Cedar Key | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Palms on Ashley River Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Nolia Apartment Homes | Two Bed, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dorchester County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dorchester County is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester County?
The cheapest apartment in Dorchester County is Colonial Park I which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Dorchester County costs $2,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dorchester County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in Dorchester County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dorchester County?
Cheap apartments in Dorchester County have an average cost of $154 which is $2,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester County.
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