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Dorchester, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, IA is a Studio unit found at Collective on 4th in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood priced from $452. Main Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $537. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collective on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$452
Main Street Apartments3x2.5TH-SS3BR,2BA$537
LINTON VILLAGE2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$566

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, IA and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $1.17 price per square foot Two Bedroom with basement Model at Valley View Townhomes in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 2 Beds/2 Baths Model at The Residences @ 1027 starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Downtown La Crosse 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.
Valley View TownhomesTwo Bedroom with basement2BR,1BA$1.17
The Residences @ 10272 Beds/2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.25
Grand River Station2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.21
Garden Terrace Apartments3 Bdrm 60%3BR,2BA$0.94
St. Vallerie Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
LINTON VILLAGE2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.59
Cliffside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC2 Bed Updated2BR,1BA$1.09
Main Street Apartments1X1-V1BR,1BA$1.04
Collective on 4thStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90

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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 Collective on 4th listed at $452.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $474 at Collective on 4th.

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 $566 at LINTON VILLAGE.

What is the most affordable Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Main Street Apartments and starts from $537.

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