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325 Midland PkySummerville, SC 29485
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Summerville, SC

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Summerville, SC area range in price from $896 to $15,575 with an overall median price of $2,316. The three Summerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arbor Walk at $915, The Bluffs at Ashley River at $915, and Sandpines at Wescott at $915. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Summerville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arbor Walk$1,725$91585
The Bluffs at Ashley River$1,762$91557
Sandpines at Wescott$1,847$915163
Eagle Run$1,890$915156
The Club at Legend Oaks$2,081$1,10052
Hunters Bend$2,096$1,050498
Myers' Mill Villages$2,148$1,04546
The Glen at Summerset$2,275$1,04517
Birkdale$2,994$915229
Goose Creek$2,994$8961595

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 Summerpark Village neighborhood priced from $1,099. 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 $1,110. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Summerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Park ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1,099
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,110
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1,175
Cobblestone Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1,212
Oakbrook VillageThe Charleston1BR,1BA$1,225
Cooper's RidgeArlington1BR,1BA$1,232
Summerville StationLighthouse1BR,1BA$1,247
BeckstoneAzure1BR,1BA$1,264
Westbury Mews ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,281
Arbor VillageA2R1BR,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC

As of May 19, 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 Rosemary Model at Covey Homes Wescott starting at $2,099 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Limehouse Villas 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
Covey Homes WescottRosemary3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Lofts Downtown Nexton2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsTwin Willow3BR,1.5BA$1.24
Oak Hollow3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.18
Latitude at Wescott2x12BR,1BA$1.35
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Magnolia Branch2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Waters at St. JamesB22BR,2BA$1.40

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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

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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 $1,285.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summerville?

The cheapest apartment in Summerville is Colonial Park Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Summerville costs $2,316.

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 248 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 $199 which is $2,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summerville.

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