Cheap Homes for Rent in Dorchester County, SC from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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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 Colonial Park I in the Summerpark Village neighborhood priced from $999. The Montana Apartments in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,014. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Park INew Home for the New Year!!! 1 month FREE!!! Ca...1BR,1BA$999
The Montana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,014
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,037

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester County area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3x2-1438 Full Renovation Model at Latitude at Wescott in the in the Arbor Walk neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Dorchester County apartment is the Sage Model at Covey Homes Wescott starting at $1,975 with a $1.40 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.
Latitude at Wescott3x2-1438 Full Renovation3BR,2BA$1.36
Covey Homes WescottSage2BR,2.5BA$1.40
Bay Pointe at Summerville3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$1.38
The Grove at OakbrookThe Ashborough3BR,2BA$1.40
Vivo Living SummervilleSingle Story Townhome - 2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.31
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood 22BR,1.5BA$1.12
Cooper's RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$1.38
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 137 Apartments for Rent in Dorchester County, SC with pricing that ranges from $925 to $6,806. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dorchester County ranging from $1,150 to $3,500.

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 $1,150 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,136.

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 $6,806, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,965.

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