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property at 1315 F St
$650 - $850
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1315 F St

LincolnNE68508
property at 1111 E St
$650
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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1111 E Street

1111 E St
LincolnNE68508

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property at 515 W Saunders Ave
$785 - $995
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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515 W Saunders Ave

LincolnNE68521
property at 926 A
$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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926 A

LincolnNE68502
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Lakeview Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Park

510 Surfside DrLincoln, NE 68528
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LINQ Portfolio
2 Bedroom Apartments

LINQ Portfolio

535 W Saunders AveLincoln, NE 68521
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 922 A
$975 - $1,295
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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922 A

LincolnNE68502
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Dorchester, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Brooke Apartments in the Country Club neighborhood priced from $695. Latitude Lincoln in the Haymarket neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Brooke Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Latitude Lincoln4BR/3BA - C Premium4BR,3BA$699
Crete Senior Villas2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
Century HouseLarge Remodel StudioStudio,1BA$825
Embassy Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Hickman Hills ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$895
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$909
Salt Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$915
Skyline ViewHorizon1BR,1BA$929
Foxtail Meadows - South1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, NE and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $1.22 price per square foot C1R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes in the in the West A neighborhood starting from $1,705. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the The Fairbury Model at The Mirada starting at $1,440 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Southern Hills 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.
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesC1R3BR,2BA$1.22
The MiradaThe Fairbury2BR,2BA$1.29
The Quarters LincolnC - 3x33BR,3BA$0.64
Marshall Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.14
Crete Senior Villas2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Salt Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Garden Brooke Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Colonial HeightsA11BR,1BA$1.35
Foxtail Meadows - South1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Union at Middle Creek1BD1BR,1BA$1.36

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Century House listed at $825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $695 at Garden Brooke 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 $800 at Crete Senior Villas.

What is the most affordable Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Union at Middle Creek and starts from $1,199.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.