Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, TX from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Highland Park Apartments
$834 - $1,034
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 7

Highland Park Apartments

1925 W Taylor StSherman, TX 75092
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Aspire at Sherman
$889 - $1,733
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Aspire at Sherman

1111 Gallagher DrSherman, TX 75090
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23Hundred Apartments
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23Hundred Apartments

2300 W Taylor StSherman, TX 75092
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Concord Village
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Concord Village

820 N Sam Rayburn FwySherman, TX 75090
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Peppertree Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Townhomes

1900 W TaylorSherman, TX 75092
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Dorchester, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Abbington Meadows Of Howe priced from $460. Archer Village Apartments in the Country Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abbington Meadows Of HoweA11BR,1BA$460
Archer Village ApartmentsEfficiency/StudioStudio,1BA$750
Easton ParcE1Studio,1BA$759
RidgeviewA11BR,1BA$774
Northridge Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Country Village ApartmentsA1BR,2BA$775
Legacy ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$799
CreekviewT11BR,1BA$820
RaintreeB1A with Washer & Dryer Connections2BR,1BA$850
Northside on TravisA11BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, TX and Nearby

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $1.28 price per square foot B2R-duplex Model at Turtle Creek Apartments Sherman in the in the Country Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the B2 Model at Castle Hill Apartments starting at $1,024 with a $1.02 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Turtle Creek Apartments ShermanB2R-duplex2BR,2BA$1.28
Castle Hill ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.02
RIVER RANCH APARTMENTSB22BR,2BA$1.07
Residence at Gateway VillageB1 Phase 22BR,1BA$1.27
The Brooks on Heritage ParkwayLexington1BR,1BA$1.22
Northridge Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Abbington Meadows Of HoweA11BR,1BA$0.64
CreekviewT22BR,1BA$1.26
RidgeviewA11BR,1BA$1.19
Northside on TravisA11BR,1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dorchester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dorchester is at Archer Village Apartments listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $460 at Abbington Meadows Of Howe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is starting from $555 at Abbington Meadows Of Howe.

What is the most affordable Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Abbington Meadows Of Howe and starts from $639.

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