1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, IA (35 Rentals)

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Dorchester, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, IA is found at Valley View Townhomes and is 1,000 square feet priced from $1,119. Michael Heights in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 790 square feet and currently listed start at $1,295. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Valley View TownhomesOne Bedroom Plus Den1,000 Sq Ft$1,119
Michael Heights420-212790 Sq Ft$1,295
5th Ward Residences1 Bedroom | 1 Bath Nook781 Sq Ft$1,000
Prairie Bluff Apartments1B/1B762 Sq Ft$1,000
Cameron Park Apartments704704 Sq Ft$1,525
The Driftless Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit679 Sq Ft$883
Elliott Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom460 Sq Ft$980

Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, IA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit Model starting from $883 at The Driftless Apartments in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Elliott Arms Apartments starting at $980 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,173. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Driftless Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit$883
Elliott Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom$980
5th Ward Residences1 Bedroom | 1 Bath Nook$1,000
Prairie Bluff Apartments1B/1B$1,000
Valley View TownhomesOne Bedroom Plus Den$1,119
Michael Heights420-212$1,295
Cameron Park Apartments704$1,525

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $1,173.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,119 at Valley View Townhomes.

What is the average size for Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 982 sq ft.

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