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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 Gates at Summerville Apartments in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood priced from $950. The Montana Apartments in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,014. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$950
The Montana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,014
Preserve at RidgevilleA21BR,1BA$1,221
Sawbranch2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,305
Wellington PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,341

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC and Nearby

As of June 08, 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 The Glen at Summerset neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the The Retreat Model at The Retreat at Carlile Townes starting at $2,050 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the The Glen at Summerset 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$1.57
Bryant at SummervilleWinyah3BR,2BA$1.58
Bay Pointe at Summerville2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.31
The IsaacB1S2BR,2BA$1.41
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Wellington PlaceThree Bedroom, One and Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.52
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$0.96
Summerville ApartmentsTownhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.54
Sawbranch2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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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 Camellia at One Nexton listed at $1,421.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $950 at Gates 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 $1,014 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 Wellington Place and starts from $1,645.

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