
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC from $400 (21 Rentals)
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Dorchester County, SC Local Guide

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 | $1,345 | $915 | $1,442 |
Dorchester County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $950 | $2,852 |
Dorchester County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $1,150 | $3,189 |
Dorchester County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $1,375 | $3,554 |
Dorchester County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,494 | $2,200 | $2,675 |
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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 Waverly Place in the Birkdale neighborhood priced from $1,014. 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 $1,037. 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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Waverly Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
Colonial Park I | Colonial Park- Special Rate of $1,050!!! | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
The Montana Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
Treehaven | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester County area is the $1.43 price per square foot Elevate Model at Chamberlain Pines in the in the Myers' Mill Villages neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Dorchester County apartment is the Sage Model at Covey Homes Wescott starting at $1,989 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Limehouse Villas 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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Chamberlain Pines | Elevate | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
Covey Homes Wescott | Sage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
Bay Pointe at Summerville | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Vivo Living Summerville | Single Story Townhome - 2B/2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
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 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
Nolia Apartment Homes | Two Bed, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Kilnsea Village | Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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 $1,240.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester County?
The cheapest apartment in Dorchester County is Waverly Place which is listed at $1,014, while the average apartment in Dorchester County costs $2,699.
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 15 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 $144 which is $2,555 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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