Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC from $1,014 (47 Rentals)

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Arbor Village
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$1,500 - $2,332
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Village

10825 Dorchester RdSummerville, SC 29485
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Camellia at One Nexton
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$1,619 - $2,849
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Camellia at One Nexton

4600 Bakers Blessing LnSummerville, SC 29486
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Sawbranch Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawbranch Apartments

1815 Bacons Bridge RdSummerville, SC 29485
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Canopy at Oak Bend
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy at Oak Bend

300 Miles Jamison RdSummerville, SC 29485
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The Ames
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Ames

3800 Zephyr RdSummerville, SC 29486

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 Apartments in the Summerville neighborhood priced from $1,013. Gates at Summerville Apartments in the Summerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Park ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1,013
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1,175
Treehaven1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Preserve at RidgevilleA21BR,1BA$1,287
Bryant at SummervilleA21BR,1BA$1,322
Summerville Apartments1 Bed - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,345
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,350
Wellington PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,368
Overlook at Cane Bay2A2BR,2BA$1,373
Sawbranch Apartments111BR,1BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC and Nearby

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $1.21 price per square foot Flynn Model at ABODE at Summers Corner in the in the The Club at Legend Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,310. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Lofts Downtown Nexton starting at $2,105 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Hunters Bend 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.
ABODE at Summers CornerFlynn3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Lofts Downtown Nexton2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
The Retreat at Carlile TownesThe Retreat2BR,2.5BA$1.63
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsTwin Willow3BR,1.5BA$1.24
MAA Farm SpringsHolsteiner2BR,2BA$1.37
Vista SandsD’Alessandro3BR,2BA$1.44
Sawbranch Apartments31.53BR,2BA$1.73
Cedar Key3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.50
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Colonial Park ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1.69

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Parks at Nexton listed at $1,450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $1,014 at Colonial Park Apartments.

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 $1,175 at Gates at Summerville Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gates at Summerville Apartments and starts from $1,540.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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