Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dorchester Neighborhood of Newcastle, WA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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Houser Terrace
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Houser Terrace

3151 NE 16th StRenton, WA 98056
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12211 SE 59th St
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Sunset Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Oaks

1073 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Halo 11 Townhomes
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Halo 11 Townhomes

3109 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Bristol at Southport
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol at Southport

1133 Lake Washington BlvdRenton, WA 98056

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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3101 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Windlass
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windlass

1201 Anacortes Ave NERenton, WA 98059

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Dorchester, Newcastle, WA Local Guide

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 Houser Terrace priced from $1,050. The Renton Sage Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,508. Here are the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Houser Terrace1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,508
Highland Palms2x12BR,1BA$1,595
Bristol at SouthportStudio BStudio,1BA$1,756
Newport Crossing1x1A1BR,1BA$1,849
Karbon11tz1BR,1BA$1,900
TriaAspen1BR,1BA$1,950
2000 Lake Washington ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,957
Windlass2x12BR,1BA$1,970
Pinnacle on Lake WashingtonAntiqua1BR,1BA$2,209

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, WA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $2.01 price per square foot Breakwater Flat - Standard Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $2,734. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 2x2 Model at Lakeview at Newcastle starting at $2,514 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Kennydale neighborhood. 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.
Bella VistaBreakwater Flat - Standard3BR,2BA$2.01
Lakeview at Newcastle2x22BR,2BA$2.39
Castle CreekPlan 2B2BR,1BA$2.69
Windlass2x12BR,1BA$2.17
Pinnacle on Lake WashingtonAntiqua1BR,1BA$2.67
Highland Palms2x12BR,1BA$2.23
Newport Crossing1x1B1BR,1BA$2.97
Karbon11tz1BR,1BA$2.92
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 80 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$2.47
Houser Terrace1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.10

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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 Houser Terrace which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $3,102.

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 36 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 $400 which is $2,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.

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