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400 Decatur Dr

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Avana Oakbrook
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Avana Oakbrook

325 Midland PkySummerville, SC 29485
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Summerville, SC

Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Summerville, SC area range in price from $896 to $14,000 with an overall median price of $3,448. The three Summerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arbor Walk at $925, The Bluffs at Ashley River at $925, and The Glen at Summerset at $1,045. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Summerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arbor Walk$1,628$92580
The Bluffs at Ashley River$1,628$92559
The Glen at Summerset$1,799$1,04519
Sandpines at Wescott$1,800$925131
Eagle Run$1,808$925117
Myers' Mill Villages$1,997$1,04534
Hunters Bend$2,174$1,187404
Birkdale$2,771$925191
West Summerville Goose Creek$2,771$925724
The Club at Legend Oaks$3,000$1,10041

Cheapest Available Summerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Summerville, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Waters at Oakbrook in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood priced from $920. Colonial Park Apartments in the Summerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Summerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$920
Colonial Park ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1,034
The Montana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,064
Cobblestone Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1,182
Waters at St. JamesA11BR,1BA$1,187
Oakbrook VillageThe Charleston1BR,1BA$1,225
Kilnsea VillageHamlet1BR,1BA$1,284
MAA Waters EdgeAshford1BR,1BA$1,288
MAA Commerce ParkLaurel1BR,1BA$1,298
Overlook at Cane BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,303

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC

As of July 03, 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 $2,300. The second greatest value Summerville apartment is the Rosemary Model at Covey Homes Wescott starting at $2,050 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Summerville 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.
ABODE at Summers CornerFlynn3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Covey Homes WescottRosemary3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Lake Pointe3x2 50%3BR,2BA$1.15
MAA Farm SpringsAppaloosa2BR,2BA$1.42
Cedar Key3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.42
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1.26
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.20

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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, SC
Population: 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 $1,303.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summerville?

The cheapest apartment in Summerville is Waters at Oakbrook which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Summerville costs $3,448.

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 379 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 $335 which is $3,113 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summerville.

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