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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Summerville, SC

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
The Glen at Summerset$1,540$1,04527
Arbor Walk$1,569$1,04559
The Bluffs at Ashley River$1,583$1,13939
Sandpines at Wescott$1,635$1,139109
Eagle Run$1,637$1,139100
Myers' Mill Villages$1,647$1,04540
Outer E Summerville Goose Creek$1,700$9001035
Birkdale$1,701$1,139159
The Club at Legend Oaks$1,712$1,10047
West Summerville Goose Creek$1,728$998731

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Park ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$998
Overlook at Cane BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,052
The Montana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,060
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,110
Magnolia Branch1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood 22BR,1BA$1,175
Waters at St. JamesA11BR,1BA$1,187
Cobblestone Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1,252
Bryant at SummervilleA21BR,1BA$1,322
Summerville Apartments1 Bed - Renovated1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ABODE at Summers CornerFlynn3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Lofts Downtown Nexton2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Oakbrook VillageThe Berkeley3BR,2BA$1.22
Covey Homes WescottSage2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Lake Pointe3x2 60%3BR,2BA$1.39
MAA Farm SpringsHolsteiner2BR,2BA$1.36
Latitude at Wescott2x12BR,1BA$1.28
Bridge Pointe Apartments and TownhomesThe Cooper Garden2BR,2BA$1.37
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,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, SC
Population: 51,692

Ranked #753

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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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