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


Elevate at Brighton Park

Emblem Summerville

Residences at Sawmill

Camellia at One Nexton

Summerville Apartments

Legends at Azalea

Bryant at Summerville

Preserve at Ridgeville

The Radler
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Hawthorne at Summerville

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The Murray

Vista Sands

Parks at Nexton

Arbor Village

Emblem Cane Bay North

Slate Nexton
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Evado

Wellington Place

MAA Farm Springs

Summer Wind

Colonial Park I

The Hudson at Cane Bay
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Sawbranch Apartments
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 | $1,469 | $1,218 | $1,698 |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $950 | $2,488 |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $1,064 | $3,261 |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $1,349 | $3,382 |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,650 | $2,950 |
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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 $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 $1,439. 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 | $1,985 |
| Wellington Place | One Bedroom, One and Half Bath Townhome | 945 Sq Ft | $1,439 |
| Camellia at One Nexton | A4 | 901 Sq Ft | $1,630 |
| Slate Nexton | A3 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 829 Sq Ft | $1,601 |
| The Radler | The Retreat | 827 Sq Ft | $1,580 |
| The Ames | The Finch | 827 Sq Ft | $1,698 |
| Lofts Downtown Nexton | A1.1 | 827 Sq Ft | $1,745 |
| The Isaac | A2G | 825 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Preserve at Ridgeville | A2 | 816 Sq Ft | $1,477 |
| The Murray | A2 | 815 Sq Ft | $1,610 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 07, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, SC is the 1 Bed - Renovated Model starting from $1,195 at Summerville Apartments in the Summerpark Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 1 Bedroom is the Berkeley Model at Vista Sands starting at $1,245 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,537. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Summerville Apartments | 1 Bed - Renovated | $1,195 |
| Vista Sands | Berkeley | $1,245 |
| The Isaac | A1S | $1,305 |
| Parks at Nexton | Azalea | $1,377 |
| Emblem Cane Bay North | A1 | $1,393 |
| Legends at Azalea | Azalea with Sunroom | $1,395 |
| Evado | Lemongrass | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,420 |
| Summer Wind | Sandal | $1,433 |
| Preserve at Ridgeville | A1 | $1,435 |
| The Hudson at Cane Bay | 1A | $1,437 |
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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 Summerville Apartments listed at $1,195.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $1,537.
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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