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

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Camellia at One Nexton
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$1,525 - $1,767
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$1,310 - $2,600
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$107

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$1,417 - $2,707
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Camellia at One Nexton

4600 Bakers Blessing LnSummerville, SC 29486
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Legends at Azalea
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$1,320 - $1,795
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$1,305 - $2,075
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$15

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$1,320 - $2,090
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6

Legends at Azalea

3500 Pinckney Marsh LnSummerville, SC 29483
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The Radler
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$1,573 - $1,773
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$1,523 - $5,668
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$50

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$1,573 - $5,718
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The Radler

1100 Warburton RdSummerville, SC 29486
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The Ames
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$1,422 - $1,796
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$1,372 - $4,230
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$1,422 - $4,280
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The Ames

3800 Zephyr RdSummerville, SC 29486
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The Palms at Edgewater
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$1,595 - $2,858
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$1,445 - $3,725
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$150

Total Monthly Price
$1,595 - $3,875
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The Palms at Edgewater

1005 Sonoran CirSummerville, SC 29485
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The Murray
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$1,511 - $1,689
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$1,414 - $3,360
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$44

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$1,458 - $3,404
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The Murray

500 Lama DrSummerville, SC 29486
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Colonial Park I
$1,050
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$1,009 - $1,238
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$41

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$1,050 - $1,279
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6

Colonial Park I

255-275 E 9th North StSummerville, SC 29483
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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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Camellia at One NextonA4901 Sq Ft$1,767
Residences at SawmillA4 Alt 1843 Sq Ft$1,790
Slate NextonA3 - One Bedroom, One Bathroom829 Sq Ft$1,459
The RadlerThe Retreat827 Sq Ft$1,573
The AmesThe Finch827 Sq Ft$1,435
Arbor VillageA3R824 Sq Ft$1,571
Preserve at RidgevilleA2816 Sq Ft$1,314
The MurrayA2815 Sq Ft$1,606
Bryant at SummervilleA2790 Sq Ft$1,248
Lofts Downtown Nexton1 Bed 1 Bath765 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Summerville Apartments1 Bed - Renovated$1,195
Bryant at SummervilleA2$1,248
Preserve at RidgevilleA1$1,284
Summer WindSurf$1,361
Parks at NextonAzalea$1,387
Emblem Cane Bay NorthA1$1,408
The IsaacA1G$1,420
The AmesThe Harris$1,422
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 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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