Cheap Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC from $800 (59 Rentals)

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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

621 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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Nolia Apartment Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nolia Apartment Homes

401-407 E 3rd North StSummerville, SC 29483
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Summerville Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerville Station

1660 Old Trolley RdSummerville, SC 29485
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Treehaven
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Treehaven

400 Pinewood DrSummerville, SC 29483
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Waters at Oakbrook
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waters at Oakbrook

1000 Oakbrook Landing DrSummerville, SC 29485
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Oak Hollow
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hollow

201 S Main StSummerville, SC 29483
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Summerville, SC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Summerville, SC

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Summerville, SC area range in price from $950 to $12,200 with an overall median price of $2,391. The three Summerville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Club at Legend Oaks at $950, Sandpines at Wescott at $1,133, and Myers' Mill Villages 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
The Club at Legend Oaks$1,757$95046
Sandpines at Wescott$1,836$1,13389
Myers' Mill Villages$1,889$95043
Eagle Run$1,894$1,20392
Hunters Bend$2,216$1,059653
Arbor Walk$2,450$95084
The Bluffs at Ashley River$2,450$95097
The Glen at Summerset$2,610$95063
Birkdale$2,899$1,109268
Goose Creek$2,899$9502335

Cheapest Available Summerville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Summerville, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates at Summerville in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood priced from $950. Colonial Park I in the Summerpark Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Summerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates at SummervilleAzalea1BR,1BA$950
Colonial Park INew Home for the New Year!!! 1 month FREE!!! Ca...1BR,1BA$999
The Montana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Waters at St. JamesA11BR,1BA$1,059
Cobblestone Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1,097
Summerville StationLighthouse1BR,1BA$1,154
Sawbranch1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,197
Summerville Apartments1 Bed - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,200
Summer Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200
The PassageA31BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summerville, SC

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Summerville area is the $0.95 price per square foot 5034 Ballantine Dr Model at 5034 Ballantine Dr in the in the Limehouse Villas neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Summerville apartment is the 1705 Diving Duck Ln Model at 1705 Diving Duck Ln starting at $2,590 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the West Summerville Goose Creek 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.
5034 Ballantine Dr5034 Ballantine Dr6BR,4BA$0.95
1705 Diving Duck Ln1705 Diving Duck Ln4BR,2.5BA$0.95
220 Oak View Way220 Oak View Way4BR,3.5BA$0.97
713 Professor Dr713 Professor Dr3BR,2.5BA$0.95
517 Bush Dr517 Bush Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.00
210 Ilderton St210 Ilderton St3BR,2.5BA$0.97
1279 Wild Goose Trl1279 Wild Goose Trl4BR,2.5BA$1.00
112 Gathering Island Rd112 Gathering Island Rd4BR,2.5BA$1.04
107 Cooper Dr107 Cooper Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.01
Gates at SummervilleAzalea1BR,1BA$0.96

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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 #9

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 $1,215.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summerville?

The cheapest apartment in Summerville is Gates at Summerville which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Summerville costs $2,391.

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 141 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 $193 which is $2,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summerville.

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