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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 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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Nolia Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nolia Apartment Homes

401-407 E 3rd North StSummerville, SC 29483
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Treehaven
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Treehaven

400 Pinewood DrSummerville, SC 29483
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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: 08/04/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sandpines at Wescott$1,829$1,133154
Eagle Run$1,844$1,133140
Hunters Bend$2,119$1,121678
Myers' Mill Villages$2,620$95074
The Glen at Summerset$2,620$95025
Birkdale$2,699$1,106226
Goose Creek$2,699$8962293
Outer E Summerville Goose Creek$2,699$8981753
West Summerville Goose Creek$2,699$9501378
Arbor Walk$3,000$95090

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,037
The Montana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,064
Waters at St. JamesA11BR,1BA$1,121
Canopy at Cypress Square - Canopy at Pine Landingb1r2BR,1BA$1,200
Atlantic on MainHeyward1BR,1BA$1,214
Oakbrook VillageThe Charleston1BR,1BA$1,225
Cedar GroveRaleigh *Newly Renovated Homes Available1BR,1BA$1,250
Vista SandsBerkeley1BR,1BA$1,250
The Palms at Edgewater1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,260
Cobblestone Village2 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Haven TownhomesCALL FOR MOVE IN SPECIAL!!! The Haven Renovated...3BR,2.5BA$1.17
114 Colonial Ct, Unit 114114 Colonial Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Oak Hollow4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.16
Bridge Pointe Apartments and TownhomesThe Limehouse Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Wellington PlaceThree Bedroom, One and Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.39
Cooper's RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$1.38
Waters at St. JamesB22BR,2BA$1.40
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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Summerville, SC

Ranked #8

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.