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Shaw House
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$1,028 - $2,528
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$1,028 - $2,528
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Shaw House

2300 North Friendship RdSherman, TX 75092
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Four Cedars
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$1,050 - $1,560
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Four Cedars

610 N 4thGunter, TX 75058
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Birchway Sherman
$1,109 - $1,585
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Birchway Sherman

601 Graham DrSherman, TX 75092
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Yardly Town Center
$1,644 - $1,970
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Yardly Town Center

151 S Buddy Hayes BlvdAnna, TX 75409
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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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Travis Park RGLLC
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Travis Park RGLLC

826 S Travis StSherman, TX 75090
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Van Alstyne Apartments
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Van Alstyne Apartments

653 N Henry Hynds ExpyVan Alstyne, TX 75495
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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. 23Hundred Apartments in the Country Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abbington Meadows Of HoweA11BR,1BA$460
23Hundred Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
RaintreeA2A with Washer & Dryer Connections1BR,1BA$740
Archer Village ApartmentsEfficiency/StudioStudio,1BA$750
Easton ParcE1Studio,1BA$759
RidgeviewA11BR,1BA$774
Legacy ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$799
Country Village ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$810
Northridge Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$810
The Brooks on Heritage ParkwayHickory1BR,1BA$816

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, TX and Nearby

As of April 26, 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 A1 Model at Sutton Flats starting at $1,100 with a $1.28 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
Sutton FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.28
The District at ShermanThe Norwegian - 1 Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.13
Northridge Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Abbington Meadows Of HoweA11BR,1BA$0.64
CreekviewT11BR,1BA$1.27
RidgeviewA11BR,1BA$1.19
Northside on TravisA11BR,1BA$1.31
The Brooks on Heritage ParkwayHickory1BR,1BA$1.27
Highland Park ApartmentsClassic 1Bed / 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.31

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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