Cheap Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC from $800 (61 Rentals)

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Lake Pointe Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Pointe Apartments

100 Lake Point AveSummerville, SC 29483
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Garden Manor Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Manor Townhomes

617 Wassamassaw RdSummerville, SC 29483
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Midland Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Terrace

188 Midland PkySummerville, SC 29485
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530 Orangeburg Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 Orangeburg Road

530 Orangeburg RdSummerville, SC 29483
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Waters at Oakbrook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waters at Oakbrook

1000 Oakbrook Landing DrSummerville, SC 29485
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Treehaven
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Treehaven

400 Pinewood DrSummerville, SC 29483
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Summerville, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Summerville, SC

Pricing Updated: 11/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Summerville, SC area range in price from $885 to $8,618 with an overall median price of $2,461. The three Summerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Eagle Run at $915, Sandpines at Wescott at $915, and Hunters Bend at $1,182. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Summerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Eagle Run$1,909$915135
Sandpines at Wescott$1,917$915158
Hunters Bend$2,074$1,182703
Outer E Summerville Goose Creek$2,550$8851760
Arbor Walk$2,600$91586
The Bluffs at Ashley River$2,600$91563
The Club at Legend Oaks$2,600$95042
Birkdale$2,649$915231
Goose Creek$2,649$8852464
West Summerville Goose Creek$2,649$9151330

Cheapest Available Summerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Summerville, SC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Summerville in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood priced from $915. Waters at Oakbrook in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,037. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Summerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living SummervilleSA - Studio AStudio,1BA$915
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,037
Colonial Park IColonial Park- Special Rate of $1,050!!!1BR,1BA$1,050
The Montana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,064
Waters at St. JamesA11BR,1BA$1,121
Magnolia Branch1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,121
TreehavenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1,175
Cobblestone Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1,190
BeckstoneAzure1BR,1BA$1,214

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Summerville 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 Summerville apartment is the 114 Colonial Ct Model at 114 Colonial Ct, Unit 114 starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Myers' Mill Villages neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chamberlain PinesElevate2BR,2.5BA$1.43
114 Colonial Ct, Unit 114114 Colonial Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Covey Homes WescottSage2BR,2.5BA$1.41
119 Canvasback Dr, Unit A119 Canvasback Dr2BR,2BA$1.29
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1.12
Cooper's RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$1.36
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.35

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Summerville, SC

Ranked #10

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Summerville, SC

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,214.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summerville?

The cheapest apartment in Summerville is Waters at Oakbrook which is listed at $1,037, while the average apartment in Summerville costs $2,461.

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 591 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 $195 which is $2,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summerville.

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