
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Dorchester, SC (41 Rentals)


Bryant at Summerville

Summerville Apartments

Emblem Summerville

Residences at Sawmill

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Camellia at One Nexton

Hawthorne at Summerville

Legends at Azalea
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Lofts Downtown Nexton

Preserve at Ridgeville

The Radler

The Palms at Edgewater

The Murray

Elevate at Brighton Park

Vista Sands

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Arbor Village
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Treehaven

Parks at Nexton

Hutchinson

Overlook at Cane Bay

Emblem Cane Bay North

Slate Nexton

Cadia Nexton

Summer Wind
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Wellington Place

Gates at Summerville Apartments

Magnolia Place

Evado

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Bay Pointe at Summerville

Nolia Apartment Homes

MAA Farm Springs

The Retreat at Carlile Townes
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Summerfield Apartments

Colonial Park Apartments

Miles Landing

The Montana Apartments

Cedar Key

Summerville Country Club

Sawbranch Apartments

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Dorchester, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $1,587 | $1,302 | $2,177 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $1,003 | $2,325 |
Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $1,150 | $3,091 |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,540 | $3,175 |
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Largest Available Dorchester and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is found at Lofts Downtown Nexton in the Hunters Bend neighborhood and is 1,539 square feet priced from $2,105. Residences at Sawmill in the Summerville neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,350 square feet and currently listed start at $2,440. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Dorchester:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts Downtown Nexton | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 1,539 Sq Ft | $2,105 |
| Residences at Sawmill | B7 | 1,350 Sq Ft | $2,440 |
| The Radler | The Pioneer | 1,333 Sq Ft | $2,048 |
| The Retreat at Carlile Townes | The Retreat | 1,302 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| Legends at Azalea | Cumberland w/Sunroom | 1,252 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| The Murray | B3 | 1,196 Sq Ft | $2,178 |
| Hawthorne at Summerville | The Breeze | 1,195 Sq Ft | $1,849 |
| Emblem Summerville | B2.1 | 1,194 Sq Ft | $1,866 |
| MAA Farm Springs | Appaloosa | 1,192 Sq Ft | $1,593 |
| Overlook at Cane Bay | 2D | 1,184 Sq Ft | $1,633 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 22, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is the Dogwood 2 Model starting from $1,175 at Gates at Summerville Apartments in the Summerville neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 2 Bedroom is the Live Oak Model at Colonial Park Apartments starting at $1,250 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,889. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Dorchester:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Gates at Summerville Apartments | Dogwood 2 | $1,175 |
| Colonial Park Apartments | Live Oak | $1,250 |
| Nolia Apartment Homes | Two Bed, One Bath | $1,350 |
| Summerville Apartments | Townhome - Classic | $1,400 |
| Summerfield Apartments | Townhome | $1,400 |
| Wellington Place | Two Bedroom One Bath | $1,415 |
| Overlook at Cane Bay | 2A | $1,441 |
| Sawbranch Apartments | 21 | $1,485 |
| Bryant at Summerville | B2 | $1,498 |
| MAA Farm Springs | Appaloosa | $1,558 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Dorchester with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Dorchester is at Gates at Summerville Apartments listed at $1,175.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $1,889.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 1,539 square feet unit starting from $2,105 at Lofts Downtown Nexton.
What is the average size for Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 1,140 sq ft.
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