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

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Dorchester, SC Local Guide

Largest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is found at Evado in the Outer E Summerville Goose Creek neighborhood and is 1,071 square feet priced from $1,985. Wellington Place in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 945 square feet and currently listed start at $1,415. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
EvadoCedarwood | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1,071 Sq Ft$1,985
Wellington PlaceOne Bedroom, One and Half Bath Townhome945 Sq Ft$1,415
Camellia at One NextonA4901 Sq Ft$1,630
Vista SandsSullivan833 Sq Ft$1,285
Slate NextonA3 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom829 Sq Ft$1,601
The RadlerThe Retreat827 Sq Ft$1,580
The AmesThe Finch827 Sq Ft$1,513
Lofts Downtown NextonA1.1827 Sq Ft$1,745
The IsaacA2G825 Sq Ft$1,595
Preserve at RidgevilleA2816 Sq Ft$1,477

Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 03, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is the Berkeley Model starting from $1,245 at Vista Sands in the Summerpark Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 1 Bedroom is the A1S Model at The Isaac starting at $1,355 in the Outer E Summerville Goose Creek neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,538. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista SandsBerkeley$1,245
The IsaacA1S$1,355
Parks at NextonAzalea$1,377
Emblem Cane Bay NorthA1$1,393
Wellington PlaceOne Bedroom, One and Half Bath Townhome$1,415
EvadoLemongrass | 1 Bed | 1 Bath$1,420
Summer WindSandbar$1,422
Preserve at RidgevilleA1$1,435
The Hudson at Cane Bay1A$1,437
MAA Farm SpringsShire$1,438

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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 $1,245.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $1,538.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 1,071 square feet unit starting from $1,985 at Evado.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 737 sq ft.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!