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

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Dorchester, NE Local Guide

Largest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, NE is found at The Grand Manse in the Haymarket neighborhood and is 1,376 square feet priced from $1,350. The Villas at Wilderness Ridge in the Southern Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,038 square feet and currently listed start at $1,447. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dorchester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Grand Manse2 Bed/1 Bath1,376 Sq Ft$1,350
The Villas at Wilderness RidgeBirch1,038 Sq Ft$1,447
Stone Ridge Estates Apartments & DuplexesLapis1,030 Sq Ft$1,651
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesA3R985 Sq Ft$1,295
Brynwood at Wilderness RidgeWolf with Den972 Sq Ft$1,865
Broadmoor27Clapton859 Sq Ft$1,475
Aventine at Wilderness Hills ApartmentsThe Mahoney815 Sq Ft$1,202
Wilderness Hills South ApartmentsB2/B3805 Sq Ft$1,100
29SouthRail2719 Sq Ft$1,199
WH FlatsAzalea711 Sq Ft$1,262

Cheapest Available Dorchester and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dorchester, NE is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $675 at Garden Brooke Apartments in the Pester Ridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Dorchester 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Embassy Park Apartments starting at $875 in the South 48th Street neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dorchester is currently $1,286. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dorchester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Garden Brooke Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$675
Embassy Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$875
Union at Middle Creek1BD$899
Folsom RidgeOne Bedroom$960
The Grand Manse1 Bed/1 Bath$990
Skyline ViewZephyr$999
Wilderness Hills South ApartmentsB2/B3$1,100
Wilderness Brook ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,100
29SouthRail2$1,199
Broadmoor27Lennon$1,200

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Dorchester, NE

Ranked #88

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dorchester Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Dorchester with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Dorchester is at Garden Brooke Apartments listed at $675.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dorchester is $1,286.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dorchester is a 1,376 square feet unit starting from $1,350 at The Grand Manse.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dorchester is currently 496 sq ft.

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