5343 Tidewater Dr
North CharlestonSC29420
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC from $400 (32 Rentals)
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$915 - $1,600Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vivo Living Summerville
950 Travelers BlvdSummerville, SC 29485
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$950 - $1,3751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Gates at Summerville Apartments
1225 Boone Hill RdSummerville, SC 29483
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$990 - $1,1641 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Montana Apartments
108 Weathers CtSummerville, SC 29483
103 Graduate Ln
LadsonSC29456
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$1,045 - $1,2501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Magnolia Place
101 Hutson DrSummerville, SC 29483
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$1,0501 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15
Colonial Park I
255-275 E 9th North StSummerville, SC 29483
102 Richter Dr
LadsonSC29456
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$1,175 - $1,6361 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Appian Way
8465 Patriot BlvdNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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$1,190 - $1,5551 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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$1,257 - $1,7241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kilnsea Village
5300 Patron PlSummerville, SC 29485
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$1,259 - $3,3001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cooper's Ridge
111 Cooper's Ridge BlvdLadson, SC 29456
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$1,266 - $3,3801 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Summerville Station
1660 Old Trolley RdSummerville, SC 29485
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$1,274 - $2,874Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Summer Wind
1001 Linger Longer DrSummerville, SC 29483
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194 Spencer Cir
SummervilleSC29485
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Vesta Creeks Run Townhomes and Apartments
4640 Forest Hills DrNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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108 E 6th N St
SummervilleSC29483
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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 | $1,320 | $915 | $1,490 |
| Dorchester County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $925 | $2,986 |
| Dorchester County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,150 | $2,670 |
| Dorchester County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,009 | $1,375 | $3,380 |
| Dorchester County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $2,095 | $2,970 |
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Cheapest Available Dorchester County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester County, SC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Summerville in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood priced from $915. 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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| Vivo Living Summerville | SA - Studio A | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| Waverly Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Treehaven | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| The Montana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,164 |
| Gates at Summerville Apartments | Dogwood 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Oakbrook Village | The Charleston | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Cooper's Ridge | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,243 |
| Kilnsea Village | Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $1,257 |
| Summer Wind | Cabana | Studio,1BA | $1,274 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC
As of November 17, 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 114 Colonial Ct Model at 114 Colonial Ct, Unit 114 starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 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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| Chamberlain Pines | Elevate | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
| 114 Colonial Ct, Unit 114 | 114 Colonial Ct | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| Covey Homes Wescott | Sage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| 119 Canvasback Dr, Unit A | 119 Canvasback Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Summerfield Apartments | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Silvana Oaks | The Calhoun | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 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 |
| 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 $1,274.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester County?
The cheapest apartment in Dorchester County is Waters at Oakbrook which is listed at $1,037, while the average apartment in Dorchester County costs $2,649.
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 20 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 $150 which is $2,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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