Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC from $900 (29 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,114. 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 Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,114
Gates at SummervilleDogwood 22BR,1BA$1,175
Wellington PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,202
The Palms at Edgewater1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
The Hudson at Cane BaySStudio,1BA$1,292
Bryant at SummervilleMansfield1BR,1BA$1,300
Sawbranch2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,305
The IsaacA11BR,1BA$1,320
Preserve at RidgevilleA11BR,1BA$1,332

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC and Nearby

As of February 21, 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 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Model at Bay Pointe at Summerville starting at $1,899 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Myers' Mill Villages 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
Bay Pointe at Summerville3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$1.38
The Retreat at Carlile TownesThe Retreat2BR,2.5BA$1.54
MAA Farm SpringsAppaloosa2BR,2BA$1.36
Parks at NextonWisteria2BR,2BA$1.50
Summerfield ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Gates at SummervilleDogwood2BR,1BA$1.12
Summerville ApartmentsTownhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.54
Sawbranch2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
The Montana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.59

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2.5
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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 Murray listed at $1,459.

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 $1,114 at The Montana Apartments.

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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