
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dorchester Neighborhood of Newcastle, WA from $1,100 (23 Rentals)
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Dorchester, Newcastle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorchester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dorchester Studio Apartments | $1,823 | $1,464 | $2,130 |
Dorchester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $1,517 | $3,460 |
Dorchester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,831 | $1,798 | $6,135 |
Dorchester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,243 | $1,968 | $6,782 |
Dorchester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,060 | $5,060 | $5,060 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dorchester Neighborhood of Newcastle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Dorchester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dorchester area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Maplewood Park priced from $1,468. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,508 |
Heritage Grove | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Crown Pointe | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,621 |
Sunset Terrace | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorchester, WA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dorchester area is the $2.52 price per square foot Spinnaker Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $3,213. The second greatest value Dorchester apartment is the Madeira Model at Solera Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Highlands Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorchester apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bella Vista | Spinnaker | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
Solera Apartments | Madeira | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Castle Creek | 2 Bed 2 Bath - C2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
Newport Crossing | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Pinnacle on Lake Washington | Antiqua | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Astra | Capella | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Heritage Grove | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Highland Palms | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS | 1x1 Junior Current Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorchester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dorchester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dorchester is under $1,803.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorchester?
The cheapest apartment in Dorchester is RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS which is listed at $1,508, while the average apartment in Dorchester costs $5,060.
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 6 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 $946 which is $4,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorchester.
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