Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC from $400 (27 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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530 Orangeburg Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 Orangeburg Road

530 Orangeburg RdSummerville, 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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Treehaven
1 to 3 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 Studio unit found at Vivo Living Summerville in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood priced from $1,015. Waverly Place in the Birkdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living SummervilleSB - Studio BStudio,1BA$1,015
Waverly PlaceThe Meadow - A11BR,1BA$1,095
Colonial Park ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1,099
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,110
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1,175
Summerville Apartments1 Bed - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,195
Avalon 22B21BR,1BA$1,206
Oakbrook VillageThe Charleston1BR,1BA$1,225
Cooper's RidgeArlington1BR,1BA$1,240
Summerville StationLighthouse1BR,1BA$1,247

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC

As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester County area is the $1.18 price per square foot Flynn Model at ABODE at Summers Corner in the in the The Club at Legend Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,250. 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 Limehouse Villas 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$1.18
Covey Homes WescottRosemary3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Oak Hollow3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood 22BR,1.5BA$1.26
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Appian Way2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.45
Waters at Magnolia BayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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 $1,247.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester County?

The cheapest apartment in Dorchester County is Waverly Place which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Dorchester County costs $2,944.

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 22 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 $182 which is $2,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester County.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.