Cheap Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC from $800 (52 Rentals)

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Vivo Living Summerville
$1,015 - $1,600
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$815 - $1,400
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$200

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$1,015 - $1,600
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Vivo Living Summerville

950 Travelers BlvdSummerville, SC 29485
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Colonial Park I
$1,050 - $1,279
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$1,009 - $1,238
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$41

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$1,050 - $1,279
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Colonial Park I

255-275 E 9th North StSummerville, SC 29483
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Cobblestone Village
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$1,240 - $1,728
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$1,210 - $1,698
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$30

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$1,240 - $1,728
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cobblestone Village

900 Brookstone WaySummerville, SC 29483
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Beckstone
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$1,286 - $1,618
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$1,236 - $1,568
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$50

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$1,286 - $1,618
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Beckstone

100 Comet Creek LnSummerville, SC 29486
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Kilnsea Village
Rent Specials
$1,287 - $1,835
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$1,257 - $1,805
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$30

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$1,287 - $1,835
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Kilnsea Village

5300 Patron PlSummerville, SC 29485
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Legends at Azalea
Rent Specials
$1,320 - $2,090
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$1,305 - $2,075
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$15

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$1,320 - $2,090
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Legends at Azalea

3500 Pinckney Marsh LnSummerville, SC 29483
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Avana Oakbrook
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$1,364 - $5,125
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$1,323 - $5,084
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$41

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$1,364 - $5,125
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Avana Oakbrook

325 Midland PkySummerville, SC 29485
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South City Apartments
$1,380 - $3,831
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$1,339 - $3,790
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$41

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$1,380 - $3,831
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South City Apartments

50 Cheryl LnSummerville, SC 29486
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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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Sawbranch Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawbranch Apartments

1815 Bacons Bridge RdSummerville, SC 29485
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Harmony at Wescott
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony at Wescott

5130 Wescott BlvdSummerville, SC 29485
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Cedar Key
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Key

246 Pidgeon Bay RdSummerville, SC 29483
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Cedar Grove
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$1,252 - $1,908
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$1,109 - $1,765
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$143

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$1,252 - $1,908
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Cedar Grove

8708 Evangeline DrNorth Charleston, SC 29420
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The Wilder
$1,295 - $2,354
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$1,254 - $2,313
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$1,295 - $2,354
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The Wilder

9691 Patriot BlvdLadson, SC 29456
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Summerville, SC

Pricing Updated: 02/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Summerville, SC area range in price from $895 to $5,786 with an overall median price of $2,541. The three Summerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sandpines at Wescott at $1,015, Eagle Run at $1,015, and The Club at Legend Oaks at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Summerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sandpines at Wescott$1,833$1,015178
Eagle Run$1,835$1,015164
The Club at Legend Oaks$2,395$95036
Arbor Walk$2,445$95088
The Bluffs at Ashley River$2,495$1,01568
Myers' Mill Villages$2,650$95044
The Glen at Summerset$2,650$95014
Goose Creek$2,749$8952273
Outer E Summerville Goose Creek$2,749$8991607
Hunters Bend$2,750$1,121689

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 $1,110. Magnolia Branch in the Elms of Charleston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,121. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Summerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,110
Magnolia Branch1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,121
Waters at St. JamesA11BR,1BA$1,121
TreehavenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Oakbrook VillageThe Charleston1BR,1BA$1,225
Cobblestone Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1,240
Bryant at SummervilleA21BR,1BA$1,248
Cedar GroveRaleigh1BR,1BA$1,252
Colonial Park I1 month FREE!!! Call for more information!!!2BR,1BA$1,279
BeckstoneAzure1BR,1BA$1,286

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summerville area is the $1.28 price per square foot Flynn Model at ABODE at Summers Corner in the in the The Club at Legend Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Summerville apartment is the Charm Model at Chamberlain Pines starting at $1,946 with a $1.22 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.
ABODE at Summers CornerFlynn3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Chamberlain PinesCharm3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Covey Homes WescottSage2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Legends at AzaleaLegend w/Screened In Patio or Porch3BR,2BA$1.39
Silvana OaksThe Anson3BR,2BA$1.37
Vivo Living Summerville2x2 - Single Story Townhome - 2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.39
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
217 E Richardson Ave, Unit Apartment C217 E Richardson Ave1BR,2BA$1.40
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.

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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 $1,286.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summerville?

The cheapest apartment in Summerville is Waters at Oakbrook which is listed at $1,110, while the average apartment in Summerville costs $2,541.

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 448 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 $209 which is $2,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summerville.

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