1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, IA (38 Rentals)

WEDGEWOOD COMMONS

Arrowhead Apartments & Townhomes

Elliott Arms Apartments
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RIVER BEND ESTATES

Field of Dreams

Pine Ridge Apartment Homes - 135 Marcou Rd

Cameron Park Apartments

Great River Residences

5th Ward Residences

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The Residences at Belle Square

Riverview Apartments

The Driftless Senior Apartments and Townhomes

Rock Avenue Apartments

Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)

LINTON VILLAGE

Prairie Bluff Apartments
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Washburn On The Park

306 1/2 1st St SE

117 6th Ave SW

416 1st St SW

1220 Moore St
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Dorchester, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dorchester Studio Apartments | $984 | $452 | $1,345 |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,140 | $407 | $2,229 |
Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $525 | $2,349 |
Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $537 | $2,575 |
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Largest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, IA is found at Valley View Townhomes and is 1,000 square feet priced from $1,119. Field of Dreams has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 925 square feet and currently listed start at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Valley View Townhomes | One Bedroom Plus Den | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,119 |
Field of Dreams | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 925 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
5th Ward Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath Nook | 781 Sq Ft | $1,143 |
Prairie Bluff Apartments | 1B/1B | 762 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
Michael Heights | 420-401 | 750 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
Main Street Apartments | 1X1-V | 727 Sq Ft | $759 |
The Driftless Senior Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit | 679 Sq Ft | $1,095 |
Gund Brewery Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 662 Sq Ft | $935 |
Grand River Station | 1B/1B | 643 Sq Ft | $1,169 |
Collective on 4th | 1 Bedroom | 601 Sq Ft | $474 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 17, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, IA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $474 at Collective on 4th in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 1 Bedroom is the 1X1-V Model at Main Street Apartments starting at $759 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,140. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Collective on 4th | 1 Bedroom | $474 |
Main Street Apartments | 1X1-V | $759 |
Cliffside Apartments | One Bedroom | $799 |
Bluffview Apartments | 3715-204 | $925 |
Gund Brewery Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $935 |
Elliott Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | $980 |
Prairie Bluff Apartments | 1B/1B | $1,000 |
The Driftless Senior Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit | $1,095 |
Garden Terrace Apartments | 1 Bdrm Market | $1,100 |
Valley View Townhomes | One Bedroom Plus Den | $1,119 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Dorchester with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Dorchester is at Collective on 4th listed at $474.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $1,140.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,119 at Valley View Townhomes.
What is the average size for Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 689 sq ft.
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