Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Vivo Living Summerville
$1,015 - $1,600
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$815 - $1,400
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$200

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$1,015 - $1,600
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Vivo Living Summerville

950 Travelers BlvdSummerville, SC 29485
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Colonial Park I
$1,050 - $1,279
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$1,009 - $1,238
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$41

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$1,050 - $1,279
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Colonial Park I

255-275 E 9th North StSummerville, SC 29483
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Kilnsea Village
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$1,287 - $1,835
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$1,257 - $1,805
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$30

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$1,287 - $1,835
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kilnsea Village

5300 Patron PlSummerville, SC 29485
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The Wilder
$1,295 - $2,354
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$1,254 - $2,313
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$1,295 - $2,354
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The Wilder

9691 Patriot BlvdLadson, SC 29456
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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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Midland Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Terrace

188 Midland PkySummerville, SC 29485
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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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Waverly Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Place

1900 Waverly Place LnNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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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 1 Bed unit found at Waters at Oakbrook in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood priced from $1,110. Waverly Place in the Birkdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,110
Waverly PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,130
TreehavenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Appian Way1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,172
Avalon 22B21BR,1BA$1,206
Oakbrook VillageThe Charleston1BR,1BA$1,225
Colonial Park I1 month FREE!!! Call for more information!!!2BR,1BA$1,279
Kilnsea VillageHamlet1BR,1BA$1,287
The WilderS1Studio,1BA$1,295
Cooper's RidgeArlington1BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester County area is the $1.28 price per square foot Flynn Model at ABODE at Summers Corner in the in the The Club at Legend Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Dorchester County apartment is the Elevate Model at Chamberlain Pines starting at $1,963 with a $1.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ABODE at Summers CornerFlynn3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Chamberlain PinesElevate2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Covey Homes WescottSage2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsTwin Willow3BR,1.5BA$1.11
Silvana OaksThe Anson3BR,2BA$1.32
Vivo Living Summerville2x2 - Single Story Townhome - 2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.39
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.45

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 Wilder listed at $1,295.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester County Apartment is $1,110 at Waters at Oakbrook.

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 $1,279 at Colonial Park I.

What is the most affordable Dorchester County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorchester County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gates at Summerville Apartments and starts from $1,375.

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