Studio Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, IA (13 Rentals)

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Dorchester, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Dorchester and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Dorchester, IA is found at The Residences at Belle Square in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood and is 673 square feet priced from $1,149. Gund Brewery Lofts has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 570 square feet and currently listed start at $962. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Dorchester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Residences at Belle SquareOne Bedroom With Den673 Sq Ft$1,149
Gund Brewery LoftsStudio570 Sq Ft$962
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Floor Plan B538 Sq Ft$1,100
Collective on 4thStudio499 Sq Ft$452
5th Ward ResidencesSTUDIO ADA498 Sq Ft$799

Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of May 16, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Dorchester, IA is the Studio Model starting from $452 at Collective on 4th in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester Studio is the STUDIO ADA Model at 5th Ward Residences starting at $799 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,008. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Dorchester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Collective on 4thStudio$452
5th Ward ResidencesSTUDIO ADA$799
Gund Brewery LoftsStudio$962
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Floor Plan B$1,100
The Residences at Belle SquareOne Bedroom With Den$1,149

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Dorchester Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Dorchester with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Dorchester is at Collective on 4th listed at $452.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Dorchester Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Dorchester is $1,008.

What is the largest available Studio Dorchester Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 673 square feet unit starting from $1,149 at The Residences at Belle Square.

What is the average size for Dorchester Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Dorchester is currently 459 sq ft.

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