1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, SC (30 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 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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lofts Downtown NextonA2.01,140 Sq Ft$1,965
EvadoCedarwood1,071 Sq Ft$1,885
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsAzalea990 Sq Ft$950
Legends at AzaleaWalden w/Sunroom920 Sq Ft$1,535
Camellia at One NextonA4901 Sq Ft$1,705
Vista SandsSullivan833 Sq Ft$1,410
Slate NextonA3 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom829 Sq Ft$1,499
The AmesThe Finch827 Sq Ft$1,558
The RadlerThe Retreat827 Sq Ft$1,637
Arbor VillageA3R824 Sq Ft$1,525

Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 09, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is the Azalea Model starting from $950 at Gates at Summerville Apartments in the The Bluffs at Ashley River neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Montana Apartments starting at $1,040 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,749. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Gates at Summerville ApartmentsAzalea$950
The Montana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,040
Preserve at RidgevilleA2$1,221
Arbor VillageA2R$1,345
Vista SandsBerkeley$1,350
Parks at NextonAzalea$1,387
Summer WindSurf$1,392
The Hudson at Cane Bay1B$1,393
Cadia NextonOlive Twin$1,395
Slate NextonA1 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom$1,399

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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 Gates at Summerville Apartments listed at $950.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $1,749.

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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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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