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Dorchester, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Park I in the Summerpark Village neighborhood priced from $1,050. The Montana Apartments in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Park IColonial Park- Special Rate of $1,050!!!1BR,1BA$1,050
The Montana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,060
Sawbranch1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,197
The Palms at Edgewater1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,240
The Hudson at Cane Bay1A1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC and Nearby

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $1.44 price per square foot Charm Model at Chamberlain Pines in the in the Myers' Mill Villages neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the The Retreat Model at The Retreat at Carlile Townes starting at $1,969 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Myers' Mill Villages neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chamberlain PinesCharm3BR,2.5BA$1.44
The Retreat at Carlile TownesThe Retreat2BR,2.5BA$1.51
Preserve at RidgevilleC13BR,2BA$1.47
Bay Pointe at Summerville2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.26
Wellington PlaceThree Bedroom, One and Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood 22BR,1.5BA$1.12
Vista SandsMoultrie2BR,2BA$1.49
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
CEDAR KEY APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.49

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Dorchester, SC

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dorchester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorchester is at Summer Wind listed at $1,224.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $1,050 at Colonial Park I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is starting from $1,164 at The Montana Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at CEDAR KEY APARTMENTS and starts from $1,558.

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