
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC (33 Rentals)


The Isaac

Emblem Summerville

Residences at Sawmill

Camellia at One Nexton

Emblem Cane Bay North

Legends at Azalea

Summerville Apartments

Bryant at Summerville

Preserve at Ridgeville

The Radler

The Ames

Hawthorne at Summerville

The Palms at Edgewater

The Murray

The Hudson at Cane Bay

Vista Sands

Arbor Village

Parks at Nexton

Lofts Downtown Nexton

Summer Wind

Slate Nexton

Cadia Nexton

Magnolia Place

Gates at Summerville Apartments

Evado

Wellington Place

MAA Farm Springs

Colonial Park I

108 E 6th N St
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 | $1,421 | $1,255 | $1,665 |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $950 | $2,986 |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,150 | $2,971 |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $1,375 | $3,353 |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $2,670 | $2,970 |
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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 Lofts Downtown Nexton in the Hunters Bend neighborhood and is 1,140 square feet priced from $1,965. Evado in the Outer E Summerville Goose Creek neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,071 square feet and currently listed start at $1,885. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts Downtown Nexton | A2.0 | 1,140 Sq Ft | $1,965 |
| Evado | Cedarwood | 1,071 Sq Ft | $1,885 |
| Wellington Place | One Bedroom, One and Half Bath Townhome | 945 Sq Ft | $1,453 |
| Camellia at One Nexton | A4 | 901 Sq Ft | $1,630 |
| Residences at Sawmill | A5 | 878 Sq Ft | $1,820 |
| Vista Sands | Sullivan | 833 Sq Ft | $1,340 |
| Slate Nexton | A3 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 829 Sq Ft | $1,409 |
| The Radler | The Retreat | 827 Sq Ft | $1,555 |
| The Isaac | A2G | 825 Sq Ft | $1,610 |
| The Ames | The Finch | 808 Sq Ft | $1,560 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of November 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is the Berkeley Model starting from $1,310 at Vista Sands in the Summerpark Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 1 Bedroom is the A1 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom Model at Slate Nexton starting at $1,319 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,543. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Sands | Berkeley | $1,310 |
| Slate Nexton | A1 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | $1,319 |
| The Palms at Edgewater | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,330 |
| Parks at Nexton | Azalea | $1,367 |
| The Hudson at Cane Bay | 1B | $1,375 |
| Arbor Village | A1R | $1,379 |
| Bryant at Summerville | Belfair | $1,380 |
| Evado | Lemongrass | $1,380 |
| Elevate at Brighton Park | A2 | $1,395 |
| Emblem Cane Bay North | A1 | $1,418 |
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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 Vista Sands listed at $1,310.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $1,543.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 1,140 square feet unit starting from $1,965 at Lofts Downtown Nexton.
What is the average size for Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 700 sq ft.
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