1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC (32 Rentals)

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Camellia at One Nexton
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4600 Bakers Blessing LnSummerville, SC 29486
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3800 Zephyr RdSummerville, SC 29486

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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 MAA Farm Springs in the Summerpark Village neighborhood and is 866 square feet priced from $1,473. Elevate at Brighton Park in the Hunters Bend neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 844 square feet and currently listed start at $1,632. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
MAA Farm SpringsMustang866 Sq Ft$1,473
Elevate at Brighton ParkA4844 Sq Ft$1,632
Residences at SawmillA4 Alt 1843 Sq Ft$1,800
Hawthorne at SummervilleThe Carolina841 Sq Ft$1,475
Vista SandsSullivan833 Sq Ft$1,465
Camellia at One NextonA3830 Sq Ft$1,707
The RadlerThe Retreat827 Sq Ft$1,643
The AmesThe Finch827 Sq Ft$1,633
Lofts Downtown Nexton1 Bed 1 Bath827 Sq Ft$1,510
Arbor VillageA3R824 Sq Ft$1,548

Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is the Colonial Park- Special Rate of $1,100!!! $99 mo... Model starting from $1,100 at Colonial Park I in the Summerpark Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 1 Bedroom is the 1B2 Model at Overlook at Cane Bay starting at $1,239 in the Outer E Summerville Goose Creek neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,581. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Colonial Park IColonial Park- Special Rate of $1,100!!! $99 mo...$1,100
Overlook at Cane Bay1B2$1,239
Bryant at SummervilleA2$1,248
Parks at NextonAzalea$1,295
Cadia Nexton1 Bed Olive Carriage$1,371
Summer WindSandal$1,374
Emblem Cane Bay NorthA1$1,383
The Palms at Edgewater1 Bed 1 Bath$1,400
Legends at AzaleaPinckney w/Screened In Patio or Porch$1,400
EvadoLemongrass | 1 Bed | 1 Bath$1,415

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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 I listed at $1,100.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $1,581.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 866 square feet unit starting from $1,473 at MAA Farm Springs.

What is the average size for Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 771 sq ft.

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