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Dorchester, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dorchester, IA is a Studio unit found at Gund Brewery Lofts in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood priced from $790. Cliffside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dorchester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gund Brewery LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$790
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Grand River StationOne-Bedroom Affordable1BR,1BA$800
5th Ward Residences2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$898
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSStudioStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, IA and Nearby

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at 5th Ward Residences in the starting from $1,632. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the 401-300 Model at River's Edge Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.27 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.
5th Ward Residences3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.13
River's Edge Apartments401-3002BR,1BA$1.27
Rock Avenue Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Field of Dreams2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Gardens at Kristy Apartments2Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Valley View TownhomesTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Arrowhead Apartments & TownhomesC-42BR,1BA$1.16
Prairie Bluff Apartments2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.39
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Gund Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.39

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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 Gund Brewery Lofts listed at $790.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dorchester Apartment is $799 at Gund Brewery Lofts.

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 $898 at 5th Ward Residences.

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