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


Summerville Apartments

Emblem Summerville

Residences at Sawmill

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Camellia at One Nexton

Lofts Downtown Nexton

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Legends at Azalea

Bryant at Summerville

Preserve at Ridgeville

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The Radler
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The Ames

Hawthorne at Summerville

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The Palms at Edgewater

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The Murray

Vista Sands

Arbor Village

Parks at Nexton

Emblem Cane Bay North

Slate Nexton

Cadia Nexton
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Elevate at Brighton Park

MAA Farm Springs

Magnolia Place

Gates at Summerville Apartments

Evado

Summer Wind

Wellington Place

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The Montana Apartments

The Hudson at Cane Bay
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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 | $1,503 | $1,395 | $1,698 |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $950 | $2,488 |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $1,150 | $3,404 |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $1,375 | $3,520 |
| 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 Camellia at One Nexton in the Hunters Bend neighborhood and is 901 square feet priced from $1,767. Residences at Sawmill in the Summerpark Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 843 square feet and currently listed start at $1,790. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camellia at One Nexton | A4 | 901 Sq Ft | $1,767 |
| Residences at Sawmill | A4 Alt 1 | 843 Sq Ft | $1,790 |
| Slate Nexton | A3 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 829 Sq Ft | $1,459 |
| The Radler | The Retreat | 827 Sq Ft | $1,573 |
| The Ames | The Finch | 827 Sq Ft | $1,435 |
| Arbor Village | A3R | 824 Sq Ft | $1,571 |
| Preserve at Ridgeville | A2 | 816 Sq Ft | $1,314 |
| The Murray | A2 | 815 Sq Ft | $1,606 |
| Bryant at Summerville | A2 | 790 Sq Ft | $1,248 |
| Lofts Downtown Nexton | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 765 Sq Ft | $1,510 |
Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of February 22, 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 A2 Model at Bryant at Summerville starting at $1,248 in the Hunters Bend neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,590. 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 |
| Bryant at Summerville | A2 | $1,248 |
| Preserve at Ridgeville | A1 | $1,284 |
| Summer Wind | Surf | $1,361 |
| Parks at Nexton | Azalea | $1,387 |
| Emblem Cane Bay North | A1 | $1,408 |
| The Isaac | A1G | $1,420 |
| The Ames | The Harris | $1,422 |
| The Hudson at Cane Bay | 1A | $1,437 |
| MAA Farm Springs | Shire | $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 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 $1,590.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 901 square feet unit starting from $1,767 at Camellia at One 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 764 sq ft.
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