Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC from $900 (31 Rentals)

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Colonial Park I
$1,050 - $1,279
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$1,009 - $1,238
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$41
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$1,050 - $1,279
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colonial Park I

255-275 E 9th North StSummerville, SC 29483
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Legends at Azalea
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$1,320 - $2,090
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$1,305 - $2,075
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$15
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$1,320 - $2,090
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Legends at Azalea

3500 Pinckney Marsh LnSummerville, SC 29483
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Camellia at One Nexton
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$1,417 - $2,707
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$1,310 - $2,600
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$107
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$1,417 - $2,707
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Camellia at One Nexton

4600 Bakers Blessing LnSummerville, SC 29486
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The Ames
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$1,422 - $4,280
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$1,372 - $4,230
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$50
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$1,422 - $4,280
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The Ames

3800 Zephyr RdSummerville, SC 29486
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The Murray
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$1,458 - $3,404
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$1,414 - $3,360
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$44
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$1,458 - $3,404
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The Murray

500 Lama DrSummerville, SC 29486
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The Hudson at Cane Bay
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hudson at Cane Bay

900 Owl Wood LnSummerville, SC 29486
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Cedar Key
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Key

246 Pidgeon Bay RdSummerville, SC 29483
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Sawbranch Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawbranch Apartments

1815 Bacons Bridge RdSummerville, SC 29485
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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 Summerville Apartments in the Summerville neighborhood priced from $1,195. Bryant at Summerville in the Goose Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,248. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summerville Apartments1 Bed - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,195
Bryant at SummervilleA21BR,1BA$1,248
Wellington PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Colonial Park I1 month FREE!!! Call for more information!!!2BR,1BA$1,279
Preserve at RidgevilleA11BR,1BA$1,284
The Hudson at Cane BaySStudio,1BA$1,316
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,350
Summer WindSurf1BR,1BA$1,361
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsTwin Willow3BR,1BA$1,375
Parks at NextonAzalea1BR,1BA$1,387

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC and Nearby

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $1.28 price per square foot Flynn Model at ABODE at Summers Corner in the in the The Club at Legend Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the Legend w/Screened In Patio or Porch Model at Legends at Azalea starting at $1,895 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Summerpark Village 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$1.28
Legends at AzaleaLegend w/Screened In Patio or Porch3BR,2BA$1.39
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsTwin Willow3BR,1.5BA$1.11
Bay Pointe at Summerville2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.36
Vista SandsDAlessandro3BR,2BA$1.50
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Emblem SummervilleB12BR,2BA$1.45
Wellington PlaceThree Bedroom, One and Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.44
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Sawbranch Apartments212BR,1BA$1.59

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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 The Hudson at Cane Bay listed at $1,316.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $1,195 at Summerville 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 $1,279 at Colonial Park I.

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 $1,375.

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