
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC from $800 (55 Rentals)
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Magnolia Place

The Montana Apartments

Waters at St. James

Vivo Living Summerville

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Sawbranch

Canopy at Cypress Square - Canopy at Pine Landing

Atlantic on Main
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Oakbrook Village

Vista Sands

The Hudson at Cane Bay

The Palms at Edgewater

Cobblestone Village

Bellary Flats

Summerville Station

Kilnsea Village

Beckstone

Summer Wind
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Hawthorne at Summerville

The Passage

Arbor Village

Wellington Place

MAA Waters Edge

Martins Creek

Slate Nexton
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Parks at Nexton

The Grove at Oakbrook

Azure Carnes Crossroads

South City Apartments

Cadia Nexton

Legends at Azalea

105 Canvasback Dr

Latitude at Wescott

The Reserve at Wescott

Summerfield Apartments
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Cedar Grove

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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 |
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Cheap Summerville Studio Apartments | $1,629 | $1,133 | $3,069 |
Cheap Summerville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $950 | $5,487 |
Cheap Summerville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $1,064 | $6,524 |
Cheap Summerville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $1,375 | $7,479 |
Cheap Summerville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $2,399 | $3,000 |
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Summerville, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Summerville, SC
Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025Current apartment rentals in the Summerville, SC area range in price from $896 to $8,676 with an overall median price of $2,569. The three Summerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sandpines at Wescott at $1,133, Eagle Run at $1,133, and Hunters Bend at $1,121. 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 |
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Sandpines at Wescott | $1,829 | $1,133 | 154 |
Eagle Run | $1,844 | $1,133 | 140 |
Hunters Bend | $2,119 | $1,121 | 678 |
Myers' Mill Villages | $2,620 | $950 | 74 |
The Glen at Summerset | $2,620 | $950 | 25 |
Birkdale | $2,699 | $1,106 | 226 |
Goose Creek | $2,699 | $896 | 2293 |
Outer E Summerville Goose Creek | $2,699 | $898 | 1753 |
West Summerville Goose Creek | $2,699 | $950 | 1378 |
Arbor Walk | $3,000 | $950 | 90 |
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 $1,037. The Montana Apartments in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,064. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Summerville apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
The Montana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,064 |
Waters at St. James | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,121 |
Canopy at Cypress Square - Canopy at Pine Landing | b1r | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Atlantic on Main | Heyward | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
Oakbrook Village | The Charleston | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Cedar Grove | Raleigh *Newly Renovated Homes Available | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Vista Sands | Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Palms at Edgewater | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
Cobblestone Village | 2 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional) | 2BR,2BA | $1,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Summerville area is the $1.17 price per square foot CALL FOR MOVE IN SPECIAL!!! The Haven Renovated... Model at Haven Townhomes in the in the Summerpark Village neighborhood starting from $2,009. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Haven Townhomes | CALL FOR MOVE IN SPECIAL!!! The Haven Renovated... | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
114 Colonial Ct, Unit 114 | 114 Colonial Ct | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Oak Hollow | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Bridge Pointe Apartments and Townhomes | The Limehouse Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
Summerfield Apartments | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
Palms on Ashley River Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Wellington Place | Three Bedroom, One and Half Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
Cooper's Ridge | Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Waters at St. James | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,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 LifestyleSummerville, SC
Ranked #8
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Summerville, SC
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 $1,265.
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 $2,569.
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 134 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 $234 which is $2,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summerville.
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