
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Dorchester, TX from $660 (50 Rentals)
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Highland Park Apartments

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RIVER RANCH APARTMENTS

Creekview

23Hundred Apartments

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The Brooks on Heritage Parkway

Country Village Apartments

Northside on Travis

Turtle Creek Apartments Sherman

Parks on Taylor Apartment Homes
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Northridge Villas

Easton Parc

The Creekmore

The District at Sherman

Sutton Flats

The Bridges on Travis

The Grove

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Shaw House

The Colonies at Jamestown Square

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Birchway Sherman
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Residence at Gateway Village

Creed Canyon Apartments

Heritage Court Luxury Townhomes

Abbington Meadows Of Howe

Cypress Lofts

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Stone Creek Flats

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Aspire at Sherman

Trinity Sherman

Station at Howe

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Concord Village
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Sherman Park Village

The Quinn at Anna

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Four Cedars

Cadia Sherman

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Yardly Town Center

Ridgeview

Archer Village Apartments

Legacy Apartments

Post Oaks Apartments

Peppertree Townhomes
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Creekside Condominiums

761 Paxton Rd

Travis Park RGLLC

Heritage Grove Apartments

931 Robineta Ln

Walnut Apartments

931 Farmington Rd

514 Jack Harris St

707 Doris Ln

324 W Young St
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Dorchester, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Studio Apartments | $986 | $670 | $2,523 |
| Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,131 | $660 | $2,734 |
| Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $679 | $7,585 |
| Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,220 | $2,546 |
| Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $1,899 | $2,099 |
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Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridgeview in the Country Ridge neighborhood priced from $645. Highland Park Apartments in the Country Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Highland Park Apartments | Classic 1Bed / 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| 23Hundred Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $719 |
| Raintree | A2A with Washer & Dryer Connections | 1BR,1BA | $719 |
| Archer Village Apartments | Efficiency/Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Creekview | T2 | 2BR,1BA | $762 |
| The Brooks on Heritage Parkway | Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| Country Village Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Northside on Travis | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Castle Hill Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, TX and Nearby
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Northridge Villas in the in the Country Ridge neighborhood starting from $980. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the B1 Model at Abbington Meadows Of Howe starting at $989 with a $1.07 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Villas | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Abbington Meadows Of Howe | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Sutton Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Ridgeview | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| RIVER RANCH APARTMENTS | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Castle Hill Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Creekview | T2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Creekmore | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Raintree | A2A with Washer & Dryer Connections | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Northside on Travis | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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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 $645 at Ridgeview.
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 $762 at Creekview.
What is the most affordable Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dorchester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridgeview and starts from $1,100.
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