
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC (50 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Dorchester that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Bryant at Summerville

The Isaac

Summerville Apartments

Emblem Summerville

Residences at Sawmill

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Camellia at One Nexton

Hawthorne at Summerville

Legends at Azalea

Preserve at Ridgeville
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The Radler

The Palms at Edgewater

The Murray

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Arbor Village

Elevate at Brighton Park

Vista Sands

Treehaven

Hutchinson at Nexton

Overlook at Cane Bay
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Emblem Cane Bay North

Slate Nexton

The Retreat at Carlile Townes

Summer Wind

Wellington Place

Magnolia Place

Parks at Nexton

Gates at Summerville Apartments

Cadia Nexton

ABODE at Summers Corner
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Evado

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Bay Pointe at Summerville

Nolia Apartment Homes

MAA Farm Springs

Colonial Park Apartments

228 Myrtle Way

5147 Hwy 17A S

217 Lapping Waters Dr

103 N Laurel St

194 Barons Rd
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128 Lilac Grv Wy

2048 Longhorn Ln

113 Summer Tanager Dr

The Montana Apartments

Summerville Country Club

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Sawbranch Apartments

Canopy at Oak Bend

The Ames
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $928 | $1,793 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $1,040 | $2,325 |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,150 | $3,428 |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $1,540 | $3,179 |
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Pet Friendliest Dorchester Apartments for Rent
The Dorchester Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Camellia at One Nexton in the Goose Creek neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Arbor Village in the Summerville neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.8 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Dorchester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camellia at One Nexton | 4/4 | Goose Creek | $1,619 |
| Arbor Village | 3.8/4 | Summerville | $1,437 |
| Cadia Nexton | 3.6/4 | Goose Creek | $1,582 |
| Lofts Downtown Nexton | 3.6/4 | Goose Creek | $1,510 |
| Bay Pointe at Summerville | 3.4/4 | Summerville | $1,798 |
| The Retreat at Carlile Townes | 3.2/4 | Summerville | $2,099 |
| Emblem Cane Bay North | 3.2/4 | Goose Creek | $1,380 |
| Hawthorne at Summerville | 3.2/4 | Summerville | $1,525 |
| The Palms at Edgewater | 3.2/4 | Summerville | $1,451 |
| Hutchinson at Nexton | 3.2/4 | Goose Creek | $1,450 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Dorchester , SC and nearby
The lowest priced Dorchester apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bed 1 Bath 1 Bed Model at The Palms at Edgewater in the Summerville neighborhood starting from $1,451. The second cheapest Dorchester Pet Friendly apartment is the A2 Model at Emblem Cane Bay North, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,465 in the Outer E Summerville Goose Creek neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Dorchester apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Palms at Edgewater | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,451 |
| Emblem Cane Bay North | A2 | $1,465 |
| Summer Wind | Blockade | $1,541 |
| Arbor Village | A2R | $1,609 |
| Camellia at One Nexton | S1 | $1,619 |
| Bay Pointe at Summerville | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | $1,798 |
| Cadia Nexton | 2 Bed Birch Twin | $2,052 |
| The Retreat at Carlile Townes | The Carlile | $2,099 |
| Lofts Downtown Nexton | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | $2,105 |
| ABODE at Summers Corner | Flynn | $2,310 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Dorchester?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Dorchester is at Colonial Park Apartments listed at $952.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Dorchester is $2,017.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 1,772 square feet unit starting from $1,548 at The Radler.
What is the average size for Dorchester Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Dorchester is currently at 745 sq ft.
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