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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living SummervilleSA - Studio AStudio,1BA$915
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,037
Colonial Park IColonial Park- Special Rate of $1,050!!!1BR,1BA$1,050
Waverly PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,103
TreehavenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester County area is the $1.07 price per square foot 114 Colonial Ct Model at 114 Colonial Ct, Unit 114 in the in the Myers' Mill Villages neighborhood starting from $1,600. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
114 Colonial Ct, Unit 114114 Colonial Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Covey Homes WescottSage2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Cooper's RidgeCreston3BR,3BA$1.39
119 Canvasback Dr, Unit A119 Canvasback Dr2BR,2BA$1.29
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Silvana OaksThe Calhoun2BR,2BA$1.40
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1.12
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorchester County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dorchester County?

There are currently 141 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC with pricing that ranges from $915 to $3,380. There are also 132 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester County ranging from $850 to $4,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dorchester County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dorchester County ranges from $850 to $4,350 with an average monthly rent of $2,056.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dorchester County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dorchester County range from $1,375 to $3,380, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,095.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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