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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Grandview Lofts

1707 Main StLa crosse, WI 54601
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

302 Royal St

OnalaskaWI54650

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property at 28 6th Ave SE

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 11

28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
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Bluffview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluffview Apartments

3715 Mormon Coulee RdLa crosse, WI 54601
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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 1 Bed unit found at Cliffside Apartments priced from $799. The Hub on 6th in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Hub on 6thStudioStudio,1BA$850
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
431 West Ave NOri Flex StudioStudio,1BA$920
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSStudioStudio,1BA$925
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Wild Grove Apartments2 Bed Updated2BR,1BA$950
Prairie Bluff Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1,000
Bluffview Apartments3715-206: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Elliott Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Corner NW1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, IA and Nearby

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom/ One Bathroom Model at Scenic View Townhomes in the starting from $1,236. 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.
Scenic View TownhomesThree Bedroom/ One Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$0.95
The Residences @ 10272 Beds/2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.25
Valley View TownhomesOne Bedroom Plus Den1BR,1BA$1.12
Prairie Bluff Apartments2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.39
RIVER BEND ESTATES1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.46
Wild Grove Apartments2 Bed Updated2BR,1BA$1.09
Pine Ridge Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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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 WEDGEWOOD COMMONS listed at $745.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $799 at Cliffside Apartments.

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 $950 at Wild Grove Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Scenic View Townhomes and starts from $1,236.

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