Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC from $1,041 (68 Rentals)

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Arbor Village
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$1,471 - $2,430
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Arbor Village

10825 Dorchester RdSummerville, SC 29485
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Avana Oakbrook
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$1,493 - $4,080
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Avana Oakbrook

325 Midland PkySummerville, SC 29485
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The Willow
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$1,504 - $2,258
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The Willow

7580 Plantation RdNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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St. George Villas
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St. George Villas

305 Park StSt. George, SC 29477
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Peppertree Apartments
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Peppertree Apartments

4640 Forest Hills DrNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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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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530 Orangeburg Road
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530 Orangeburg Road

530 Orangeburg RdSummerville, SC 29483
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Lake Pointe
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Pointe

100 Lake Point AveSummerville, SC 29483
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Canopy at the Element
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy at the Element

8101 Honeysuckle Lake DrNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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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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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. Waverly Place in the Summerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$840
Waverly PlaceThe Meadow – A11BR,1BA$1,105
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,110
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood 22BR,1BA$1,175
Treehaven1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Avalon 22B21BR,1BA$1,206
Martins CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Kilnsea VillageHamlet1BR,1BA$1,334
4830 WescottThe Cooper1BR,1BA$1,345
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester County area is the $1.21 price per square foot Flynn Model at ABODE at Summers Corner in the in the The Club at Legend Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,310. 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 Summerville 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.
ABODE at Summers CornerFlynn3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Covey Homes WescottSage2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Lake Pointe3x2 60%3BR,2BA$1.39
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsTwin Willow3BR,1.5BA$1.24
Oakbrook VillageThe Dorchester2BR,2BA$1.27
Latitude at Wescott2x22BR,2BA$1.40
Summer WindSea Breeze2BR,2BA$1.42
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Peppertree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.10

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 Willow listed at $1,504.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester County Apartment is $840 at Peppertree Apartments.

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 $880 at Peppertree 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 Waters at Oakbrook and starts from $1,506.

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