Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC from $400 (32 Rentals)

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St. George Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. George Villas

305 Park StSt. George, SC 29477
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Lake Pointe Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Pointe Apartments

100 Lake Point AveSummerville, SC 29483
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Willow Trace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Trace

808 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201

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Garden Manor Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Manor Townhomes

617 Wassamassaw RdSummerville, SC 29483
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Midland Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Terrace

188 Midland PkySummerville, SC 29485
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530 Orangeburg Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 Orangeburg Road

530 Orangeburg RdSummerville, SC 29483
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Waters at Oakbrook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waters at Oakbrook

1000 Oakbrook Landing DrSummerville, SC 29485
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Nolia Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nolia Apartment Homes

401-407 E 3rd North StSummerville, SC 29483
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Lakes at Pepperidge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakes at Pepperidge

8101 Honeysuckle Lake DrNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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Treehaven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Treehaven

400 Pinewood DrSummerville, SC 29483
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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 Appian Way in the Birkdale neighborhood priced from $1,109. Gates at Summerville Apartments in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Appian Way1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,109
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1,175
Summer Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Oakbrook VillageThe Charleston1BR,1BA$1,225
Waters at OakbrookSavannah2BR,2BA$1,240
Summerville Station (CLOSED)Lighthouse1BR,1BA$1,266
The WilderS1Studio,1BA$1,294
Sawbranch2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,305
Wellington PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,338

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester County area is the $1.44 price per square foot Elevate Model at Chamberlain Pines in the in the The Glen at Summerset neighborhood starting from $2,270. The second greatest value Dorchester County apartment is the The Brookstone Model at Legends at Charleston Park starting at $1,517 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Birkdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chamberlain PinesElevate2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Legends at Charleston ParkThe Brookstone2BR,2BA$1.31
Latitude at Wescott2x1-1122 Full Renovation2BR,1BA$1.43
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
The Grove at OakbrookThe Archdale2BR,2BA$1.43
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1.12
Cooper's RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$1.37
Waters at OakbrookSavannah2BR,2BA$1.20
Sawbranch2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dorchester County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorchester County is at The Wilder listed at $1,294.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester County Apartment is $1,109 at Appian Way.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dorchester County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester County is starting from $1,175 at Gates at Summerville Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dorchester County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorchester County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gates at Summerville Apartments and starts from $1,375.

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