
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC (31 Rentals)


Emblem Summerville

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Camellia at One Nexton

Lofts Downtown Nexton

Hawthorne at Summerville

Legends at Azalea

Residences at Sawmill
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The Radler

The Palms at Edgewater

The Murray

Overlook at Cane Bay

Vista Sands
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Arbor Village

Parks at Nexton

Emblem Cane Bay North

Slate Nexton

Cadia Nexton

Elevate at Brighton Park

Magnolia Place
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MAA Farm Springs

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Evado

Summer Wind

Wellington Place

Colonial Park Apartments

The Montana Apartments
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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 | $1,604 | $1,327 | $2,599 |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $1,045 | $2,289 |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $1,150 | $3,099 |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,540 | $2,937 |
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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 Evado in the Outer E Summerville Goose Creek neighborhood and is 1,071 square feet priced from $2,130. Camellia at One Nexton in the Hunters Bend neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 901 square feet and currently listed start at $1,867. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evado | Cedarwood | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1,071 Sq Ft | $2,130 |
| Camellia at One Nexton | A4 | 901 Sq Ft | $1,867 |
| Elevate at Brighton Park | A5 | 857 Sq Ft | $1,785 |
| Residences at Sawmill | A4 Alt 1 | 843 Sq Ft | $1,800 |
| The Radler | The Retreat | 827 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| The Ames | The Finch | 827 Sq Ft | $1,633 |
| Lofts Downtown Nexton | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 827 Sq Ft | $1,510 |
| The Isaac | A2G | 825 Sq Ft | $1,670 |
| Preserve at Ridgeville | A2 | 816 Sq Ft | $1,486 |
| The Murray | A2 | 815 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 30, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is the Azalea Model starting from $1,099 at Colonial Park Apartments in the Summerpark Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Palms at Edgewater starting at $1,261 in the Myers' Mill Villages neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,586. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Park Apartments | Azalea | $1,099 |
| The Palms at Edgewater | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,261 |
| Arbor Village | A2R | $1,285 |
| Bryant at Summerville | A2 | $1,322 |
| MAA Farm Springs | Shire | $1,338 |
| Emblem Cane Bay North | A1 | $1,341 |
| Summer Wind | Sandal | $1,383 |
| Sawbranch Apartments | 11 | $1,400 |
| Elevate at Brighton Park | A1 | $1,464 |
| Preserve at Ridgeville | A2 | $1,486 |
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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 $1,099.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $1,586.
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 $2,130 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 767 sq ft.
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