
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dorchester Neighborhood of Newcastle, WA from $1,100 (27 Rentals)
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Dorchester, Newcastle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dorchester Studio Apartments | $1,877 | $1,480 | $2,225 |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,667 | $3,273 |
Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $1,968 | $4,550 |
Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $1,968 | $5,220 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dorchester Neighborhood of Newcastle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dorchester area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS priced from $1,503. Newport Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS | 1x1 Junior Previous Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $1,503 |
Newport Crossing | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Karbon | 11tz | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
2000 Lake Washington Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,915 |
Solera Apartments | Bordeaux | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Pinnacle on Lake Washington | Antiqua | 1BR,1BA | $2,167 |
Tria Apartments | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
Avalon Newcastle Commons | A4-763-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,310 |
Notch | River B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,535 |
Castle Creek | 2 Bed 2 Bath - C2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,739 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, WA
As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $3.04 price per square foot Moscato Model at Solera Apartments in the in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $3,360. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the Antiqua Model at Pinnacle on Lake Washington starting at $2,159 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Highlands Park neighborhood. 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. |
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Solera Apartments | Moscato | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.04 |
Pinnacle on Lake Washington | Antiqua | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Castle Creek | 1 Bed 1 Bath - A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Notch | River B1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Avalon Newcastle Commons | AM12_671-697 | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
Tria Apartments | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Karbon | 11tz | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
2000 Lake Washington Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS | 1x1 Junior Previous Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester?
The cheapest apartment in Dorchester is RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS which is listed at $1,503, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $3,082.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dorchester?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 38 regular apartments in Dorchester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dorchester?
Cheap apartments in Dorchester have an average cost of $1,105 which is $1,977 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.
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