
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent near Dorchester, SC (61 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Dorchester that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Bryant at Summerville

Summerville Apartments

Emblem Summerville

Residences at Sawmill

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Camellia at One Nexton

Hawthorne at Summerville

Legends at Azalea

Preserve at Ridgeville

The Radler
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The Palms at Edgewater

The Murray

Elevate at Brighton Park

Vista Sands

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Arbor Village

Treehaven

Parks at Nexton

Hutchinson

Overlook at Cane Bay

Emblem Cane Bay North
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Slate Nexton

Cadia Nexton

Summer Wind

Wellington Place

Gates at Summerville Apartments

Magnolia Place

ABODE at Summers Corner

Evado

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Bay Pointe at Summerville

Nolia Apartment Homes
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MAA Farm Springs

The Retreat at Carlile Townes

Summerfield Apartments

Colonial Park Apartments

107 Sasportas Ln

606 N Maple St

219 Highwoods Plantation Ave

221 Cozy Brook Ct

928 Woodside Creek Ln

293 W Bradford Pointe Dr
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1465 Central Ave

154 Hickory Ridge Way

101 Proprietors Ln

105 Whimbrel Dr

420 W Respite Ln

102 Green Passage Ln

502 Lk Rdg Blvd

407 Oak Vw Wy

128 Lilac Grv Wy

108 Danielle Ln
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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 | $1,587 | $1,302 | $2,177 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $1,003 | $2,325 |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $1,150 | $3,091 |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,540 | $3,175 |
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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 | $1,428 |
| Cadia Nexton | 3.6/4 | Goose Creek | $2,255 |
| Lofts Downtown Nexton | 3.6/4 | Goose Creek | $1,510 |
| Bay Pointe at Summerville | 3.4/4 | Summerville | $1,818 |
| The Retreat at Carlile Townes | 3.2/4 | Summerville | $2,200 |
| Emblem Cane Bay North | 3.2/4 | Goose Creek | $1,396 |
| Hawthorne at Summerville | 3.2/4 | Summerville | $1,475 |
| The Palms at Edgewater | 3.2/4 | Summerville | $1,450 |
| Hutchinson | 3/4 | 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 A2 1 Bed Model at Emblem Cane Bay North in the Outer E Summerville Goose Creek neighborhood starting from $1,396. The second cheapest Dorchester Pet Friendly apartment is the A1R Model at Arbor Village, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,428 in the Summerville neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Dorchester apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Emblem Cane Bay North | A2 | $1,396 |
| Arbor Village | A1R | $1,428 |
| Hawthorne at Summerville | The Channel | $1,475 |
| The Murray | A1 | $1,526 |
| Camellia at One Nexton | A2 | $1,640 |
| The Palms at Edgewater | 2 Bed 2 Bath | $1,656 |
| Lofts Downtown Nexton | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | $2,105 |
| The Retreat at Carlile Townes | The Retreat | $2,200 |
| Cadia Nexton | 2 Bed Blackberry Cottage - ADA | $2,255 |
| ABODE at Summers Corner | Flynn | $2,285 |
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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 $1,003.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Dorchester is $1,958.
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 $1,623 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 729 sq ft.
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