3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC (49 Rentals)

Elevate at Brighton Park

Emblem Cane Bay North

Hawthorne at Summerville

Preserve at Ridgeville

The Radler

Camellia at One Nexton
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Evado

The Ames

The Palms at Edgewater

The Murray

Vista Sands

Arbor Village

Parks at Nexton

Bryant at Summerville

Summer Wind

Legends at Azalea

The Hudson at Cane Bay

Slate Nexton
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Bay Pointe at Summerville

CEDAR KEY APARTMENTS

Cadia Nexton

Gates at Summerville Apartments

Chamberlain Pines

Wellington Place

MAA Farm Springs

Sawbranch

The Retreat at Carlile Townes

301 Bluebell Ave

165 Trickle Dr
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286 Westbrooke Rd

201 Summer View Rd

96 Blue Jasmine Ln

101 Martha Ct

205 Sandlewood Dr

89 Dovetail Cir

202 Saturn Ct
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133 Brant Drive

217 Trillium Ave

103 Green Passage Ln

307 Pimpernel St

641 Silver Spruce St

129 Bee Tree Blvd

131 Avonshire Dr

2066 Central Ave

233 N Lgt Wy

708 E Butternut Rd

1005 Mt Whitney Dr
Dorchester, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dorchester Studio Apartments | $1,751 | $1,255 | $3,069 |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $950 | $3,021 |
Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $1,064 | $3,748 |
Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $1,375 | $5,119 |
Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $2,620 | $2,970 |
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Largest Available Dorchester and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is found at The Radler in the Hunters Bend neighborhood and is 1,772 square feet priced from $2,605. Chamberlain Pines in the Myers' Mill Villages neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,600 square feet and currently listed start at $2,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Dorchester:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Radler | The Innovator | 1,772 Sq Ft | $2,605 |
Chamberlain Pines | Charm | 1,600 Sq Ft | $2,300 |
The Retreat at Carlile Townes | The Carlile | 1,540 Sq Ft | $2,250 |
Legends at Azalea | Legend w/Sunroom | 1,479 Sq Ft | $1,985 |
Cadia Nexton | Cactus Cottage | 1,440 Sq Ft | $2,775 |
Emblem Cane Bay North | C1 | 1,434 Sq Ft | $1,955 |
The Isaac | C1S | 1,433 Sq Ft | $1,950 |
Camellia at One Nexton | C1b | 1,397 Sq Ft | $2,397 |
The Ames | The Watson | 1,395 Sq Ft | $2,405 |
Summer Wind | Firefly | 1,378 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 28, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is the Three Bedroom, One and Half Bath Model starting from $1,495 at Wellington Place in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at CEDAR KEY APARTMENTS starting at $1,558 in the Myers' Mill Villages neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $2,406. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Dorchester:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Wellington Place | Three Bedroom, One and Half Bath | $1,495 |
CEDAR KEY APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | $1,558 |
The Palms at Edgewater | 3 Bed 2 Bath | $1,670 |
Preserve at Ridgeville | C1 | $1,816 |
Arbor Village | C1R | $1,873 |
The Isaac | C1S | $1,950 |
Emblem Cane Bay North | C1 | $1,955 |
Summer Wind | Firefly | $1,960 |
Legends at Azalea | Legend w/Sunroom | $1,985 |
Evado | Sandlewood | $1,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Dorchester with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Dorchester is at Wellington Place listed at $1,495.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $2,406.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 1,772 square feet unit starting from $2,605 at The Radler.
What is the average size for Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 1,585 sq ft.
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