5343 Tidewater Dr
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC from $400 (23 Rentals)
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106 Muir Ct, Unit rental
106 Muir CtSummerville, SC 29485
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Colonial Park Apartments
255-275 E 9th North StSummerville, SC 29483
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$1,045 - $1,3001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7
Magnolia Place
101 Hutson DrSummerville, SC 29483
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Waverly Place
1900 Waverly Place LnNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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$1,100 - $1,5401 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Gates at Summerville Apartments
1225 Boone Hill RdSummerville, SC 29483
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Treehaven
400 Pinewood DrSummerville, SC 29483
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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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$1,225 - $1,8751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oakbrook Village
111 Springview LnSummerville, SC 29485
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$1,246 - $1,7351 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Appian Way
8465 Patriot BlvdNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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$1,279 - $1,8841 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kilnsea Village
5300 Patron PlSummerville, SC 29485
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St. George Villas
305 Park StSt. George, SC 29477
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Peppertree Apartments
4640 Forest Hills DrNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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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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The Montana Apartments
108 Weathers CtSummerville, SC 29483
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530 Orangeburg Road
530 Orangeburg RdSummerville, SC 29483
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Lake Pointe
100 Lake Point AveSummerville, 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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Summerville Country Club
43 Old Holly LnSummerville, SC 29483
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Waters at Oakbrook
1000 Oakbrook Landing DrSummerville, SC 29485
113 Susan Dr
SummervilleSC29485
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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 |
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| Dorchester County Studio Apartments | $1,505 | $1,326 | $1,625 |
| Dorchester County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $925 | $3,583 |
| Dorchester County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $1,150 | $3,322 |
| Dorchester County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $1,510 | $5,030 |
| Dorchester County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,699 | $2,576 | $8,289 |
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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 Peppertree Apartments in the West Ashley neighborhood priced from $840. Colonial Park Apartments in the Summerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,034. 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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| Peppertree Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Colonial Park Apartments | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
| Waverly Place | The Meadow – A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Gates at Summerville Apartments | Dogwood 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester County area is the $1.20 price per square foot Flynn Model at ABODE at Summers Corner in the in the The Club at Legend Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,285. The second greatest value Dorchester County apartment is the Rosemary Model at Covey Homes Wescott starting at $2,050 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Summerville 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 | $1.20 |
| Covey Homes Wescott | Rosemary | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| Latitude at Wescott | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Cedar Key | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Summerfield Apartments | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Palms on Ashley River Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Gates at Summerville Apartments | Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Nolia Apartment Homes | Two Bed, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Appian Way | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Peppertree Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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 $1,326.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester County?
The cheapest apartment in Dorchester County is Peppertree Apartments which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Dorchester County costs $2,982.
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 32 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 $256 which is $2,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester County.
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