
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Dorchester, SC (35 Rentals)


The Isaac

Summerville Apartments

Emblem Summerville

Residences at Sawmill

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Camellia at One Nexton

Hawthorne at Summerville

Legends at Azalea
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Preserve at Ridgeville

The Radler

The Palms at Edgewater

The Murray

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Arbor Village

Elevate at Brighton Park

Vista Sands
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Treehaven

Hutchinson at Nexton

Overlook at Cane Bay

Emblem Cane Bay North

Slate Nexton

Summer Wind

Wellington Place

Magnolia Place
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Parks at Nexton

Gates at Summerville Apartments

Cadia Nexton

Evado

MAA Farm Springs

Colonial Park Apartments

2001 Central AvenueCottage

The Montana Apartments
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Sawbranch Apartments

The Ames

Summerville Country Club
Dorchester, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $928 | $1,793 |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $1,040 | $2,325 |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,150 | $3,428 |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $1,540 | $3,179 |
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Largest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is found at Wellington Place in the Summerville neighborhood and is 945 square feet priced from $1,447. Legends at Azalea in the Summerpark Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 920 square feet and currently listed start at $1,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Place | One Bedroom, One and Half Bath Townhome | 945 Sq Ft | $1,447 |
| Legends at Azalea | Walden w/Sunroom | 920 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Elevate at Brighton Park | A5 | 857 Sq Ft | $1,704 |
| Residences at Sawmill | A4 Alt 1 | 843 Sq Ft | $1,815 |
| Camellia at One Nexton | A3 | 830 Sq Ft | $1,807 |
| Slate Nexton | A3 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 829 Sq Ft | $1,624 |
| The Radler | The Retreat | 827 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| Arbor Village | A3R | 824 Sq Ft | $1,819 |
| The Ames | The Finch | 820 Sq Ft | $1,743 |
| Preserve at Ridgeville | A2 | 816 Sq Ft | $1,377 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 06, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is the Azalea Model starting from $1,047 at Colonial Park Apartments in the Summerville neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Preserve at Ridgeville starting at $1,298 in the Goose Creek neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,601. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Park Apartments | Azalea | $1,047 |
| Preserve at Ridgeville | A1 | $1,298 |
| Bryant at Summerville | A2 | $1,337 |
| MAA Farm Springs | Shire | $1,338 |
| Sawbranch Apartments | 11 | $1,380 |
| Emblem Summerville | A1 | $1,406 |
| Parks at Nexton | Azalea | $1,411 |
| The Isaac | A1 | $1,435 |
| Legends at Azalea | Meadowview w/Screened In Patio or Porch | $1,445 |
| Wellington Place | One Bedroom, One and Half Bath Townhome | $1,447 |
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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 Colonial Park Apartments listed at $1,047.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $1,601.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 945 square feet unit starting from $1,447 at Wellington Place.
What is the average size for Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 640 sq ft.
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