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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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The Hudson at Cane Bay
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hudson at Cane Bay

900 Owl Wood LnSummerville, SC 29486
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Harmony at Wescott
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony at Wescott

5130 Wescott BlvdSummerville, SC 29485
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Summerville, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Summerville, SC

Pricing Updated: 01/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Summerville, SC area range in price from $896 to $8,142 with an overall median price of $2,420. The three Summerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Eagle Run at $925, Sandpines at Wescott at $925, and Hunters Bend at $1,165. 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$1,875$925159
Sandpines at Wescott$1,875$925176
Hunters Bend$2,098$1,165657
Arbor Walk$2,250$92593
Myers' Mill Villages$2,325$95047
The Glen at Summerset$2,325$95026
The Bluffs at Ashley River$2,500$92576
The Club at Legend Oaks$2,500$95022
Goose Creek$2,749$8962633
Outer E Summerville Goose Creek$2,749$8991935

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 $1,015. 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 SummervilleSB - Studio BStudio,1BA$1,015
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,037
Waters at St. JamesA11BR,1BA$1,121
Magnolia Branch1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,121
TreehavenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Cobblestone Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1,190
Kilnsea VillageHamlet1BR,1BA$1,213
Oakbrook VillageThe Charleston1BR,1BA$1,225
Vista SandsBerkeley1BR,1BA$1,245
BeckstoneCobalt1BR,1BA$1,254

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summerville area is the $1.39 price per square foot Sage Model at Covey Homes Wescott in the in the Sandpines at Wescott neighborhood starting from $1,959. The second greatest value Summerville apartment is the 119 Canvasback Dr Model at 119 Canvasback Dr, Unit A starting at $1,600 with a $1.29 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.
Covey Homes WescottSage2BR,2.5BA$1.39
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
Cooper's RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$1.37
Cedar GroveAlexander ADA2BR,2BA$1.41
Nolia Apartment HomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Summerville ApartmentsTownhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Kilnsea VillageHamlet1BR,1BA$1.44
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.

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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 $1,254.

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 $2,420.

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 536 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 $213 which is $2,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summerville.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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