Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC from $900 (25 Rentals)

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Dorchester, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Park I in the Summerpark Village neighborhood priced from $999. The Montana Apartments in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Park INew Home for the New Year!!! 1 month FREE!!! Ca...1BR,1BA$999
The Montana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Gates at SummervilleDogwood 22BR,1BA$1,175
Sawbranch1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,197
Summerville Apartments1 Bed - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC and Nearby

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $1.44 price per square foot Charm Model at Chamberlain Pines in the in the The Glen at Summerset neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the Clydesdale Model at MAA Farm Springs starting at $2,043 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Summerpark Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chamberlain PinesCharm3BR,2.5BA$1.44
MAA Farm SpringsClydesdale3BR,2BA$1.43
Bay Pointe at Summerville3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$1.38
The Retreat at Carlile TownesThe Retreat2BR,2.5BA$1.54
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Elevate at Brighton ParkB22BR,2BA$1.54
Gates at SummervilleDogwood 22BR,1.5BA$1.12
Wellington PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Arbor VillageA2R1BR,1BA$1.67
Colonial Park INew Home for the New Year!!! 1 month FREE!!! Ca...1BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dorchester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorchester is at The Hudson at Cane Bay listed at $1,330.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $999 at Colonial Park I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is starting from $1,175 at Gates at Summerville.

What is the most affordable Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gates at Summerville and starts from $1,375.

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