Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC from $900 (27 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,064. 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 Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,064
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood 22BR,1BA$1,159
The Hudson at Cane BaySStudio,1BA$1,289
Summerville ApartmentsTownhome - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,300
Slate NextonA1 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,319
The Palms at Edgewater1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,330
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,350
Parks at NextonAzalea1BR,1BA$1,352
Camellia at One NextonS1Studio,1BA$1,356

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC and Nearby

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $1.43 price per square foot Elevate Model at Chamberlain Pines in the in the Myers' Mill Villages neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Model at Bay Pointe at Summerville starting at $1,999 with a $1.45 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 PinesElevate2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Bay Pointe at Summerville3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$1.45
Vista SandsWoodland2BR,2BA$1.45
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Arbor VillageB1R2BR,2BA$1.49
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1.12
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Summerville ApartmentsTownhome - Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Wellington PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
CEDAR KEY APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.49

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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 $1,274.

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 $1,064 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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