
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC from $700 (101 Rentals)
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Colonial Park Apartments

Magnolia Place

Gates at Summerville Apartments

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Vivo Living Summerville

Treehaven

Waters at St. James

Overlook at Cane Bay

Oakbrook Village

Cobblestone Village
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Bryant at Summerville

Atlantic on Main

4830 Wescott

Legends at Azalea

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Nolia Apartment Homes

Latitude at Wescott

The Passage

MAA Waters Edge

Reserve at Wescott
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Wellington Place

Vista Sands

Emblem Summerville

Kilnsea Village

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Avana Oakbrook

Bridge Pointe Apartments and Townhomes

Martins Creek

Evado

118 Roberta Dr

107 Crosscut Ln
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Summerville Station

Palms on Ashley River Apartments

MAA Farm Springs

South City Apartments

The Isaac

Emblem Cane Bay North

Summer Wind

Elevate at Brighton Park

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The Village at Carnes Crossroads

Cedar Key
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Parks at Nexton

Hutchinson at Nexton

Beckstone

Bellary Flats

Slate Nexton

Residences at Sawmill

507 Summerset Ln

Hawthorne at Summerville

Cadia Nexton

Lofts Downtown Nexton
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Summerville, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Summerville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Summerville Studio Apartments | $1,551 | $1,052 | $1,793 |
| Cheap Summerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $998 | $3,768 |
| Cheap Summerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $1,150 | $3,739 |
| Cheap Summerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,509 | $5,176 |
| Cheap Summerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,573 | $2,598 | $6,838 |
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Summerville, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Summerville, SC
Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026Current apartment rentals in the Summerville, SC area range in price from $896 to $12,500 with an overall median price of $1,721. The three Summerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Glen at Summerset at $1,540, Arbor Walk at $1,569, and The Bluffs at Ashley River at $1,583. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Summerville Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glen at Summerset | $1,540 | $1,045 | 27 |
| Arbor Walk | $1,569 | $1,045 | 59 |
| The Bluffs at Ashley River | $1,583 | $1,139 | 39 |
| Sandpines at Wescott | $1,635 | $1,139 | 109 |
| Eagle Run | $1,637 | $1,139 | 100 |
| Myers' Mill Villages | $1,647 | $1,045 | 40 |
| Outer E Summerville Goose Creek | $1,700 | $900 | 1035 |
| Birkdale | $1,701 | $1,139 | 159 |
| The Club at Legend Oaks | $1,712 | $1,100 | 47 |
| West Summerville Goose Creek | $1,728 | $998 | 731 |
Cheapest Available Summerville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Summerville, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Park Apartments in the Summerville neighborhood priced from $998. Overlook at Cane Bay in the Outer E Summerville Goose Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,052. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Summerville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Park Apartments | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
| Overlook at Cane Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,052 |
| The Montana Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Magnolia Branch | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Gates at Summerville Apartments | Dogwood 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Waters at St. James | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| Cobblestone Village | 1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional) | 1BR,1BA | $1,252 |
| Bryant at Summerville | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,322 |
| Summerville Apartments | 1 Bed - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summerville area is the $1.20 price per square foot Flynn Model at ABODE at Summers Corner in the in the The Club at Legend Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Summerville apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Lofts Downtown Nexton starting at $2,105 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Hunters Bend neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summerville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABODE at Summers Corner | Flynn | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
| Lofts Downtown Nexton | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Oakbrook Village | The Berkeley | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Covey Homes Wescott | Sage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| Lake Pointe | 3x2 60% | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| MAA Farm Springs | Holsteiner | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Latitude at Wescott | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Bridge Pointe Apartments and Townhomes | The Cooper Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Palms on Ashley River Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Nolia Apartment Homes | Two Bed, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Summerville Overview
Summerville is known for its charm, flowers, sweet tea and hospitality. The town, which is part of the Greater Charleston area, offers quiet living with easy access to busier areas, including downtown Charleston and beaches along the coast.
Why live in Summerville, SC?
Summerville provides a quiet and charming place to enjoy living while also being close to all that the downtown Charleston area has to offer. This gives residents the best of both worlds with plenty of amenities and attractions. Being close to major roads also makes it easy for residents to commute, while the townÆs proximity to the ocean provides a convenient vacation spot.
Summerville, SCPopulation: 51,692
Ranked #753
in US Census Population by City
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summerville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Summerville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Summerville is under $1,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summerville?
The cheapest apartment in Summerville is Colonial Park Apartments which is listed at $1,014, while the average apartment in Summerville costs $1,721.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Summerville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 506 regular apartments in Summerville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Summerville?
Cheap apartments in Summerville have an average cost of $243 which is $1,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summerville.
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