
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dauphin Island, AL from $500 (42 Rentals)
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Bayou Village

Ocean View

Patriot Grove

Hunters Run - No Vacancy; Waitlist Only!

Peppertree Estates

Hounds Run I & II

Country Club
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Patriot Square (Granada Square)

Monaco Lake Townhomes

Patriot on the Trace (FKA Autumn Trace)

Greenbriar Townhomes

Turtle Creek Apartments

Hunters Pointe

Patriot Orchard (FKA Bandywod)

Willow Grove Apartments
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Patriot Woods (Regency Woods)

Sperry Landing

Plantation Apartments

Chateau Tourraine Apartments

Lodge Apartments Pascagoula

Compass Pointe

Shellbrooke Pointe Apartments

Patriot Pointe (FKA Beacon Pointe)
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Eden Manor Apartments

Woodside

5101 Orchard Rd

Sandpiper

Bayside Village Senior Apartments

Oak Tree Apartments

4807 Hilma St

Cambridge Park
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X - Tillman Park Apartments

Sea Breeze Townhomes

Chateau Bel-Air

233 Riverbend Dr

5640 Mounthill Ct

3922 Wiggins Dr

Spanish Oaks

Wynwood at Fairhope
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Grandview Pointe

3311 Alba Club Rd
Dauphin Island, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dauphin Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dauphin Island Studio Apartments | $635 | $635 | $635 |
| Dauphin Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $879 | $620 | $1,800 |
| Dauphin Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $960 | $695 | $2,150 |
| Dauphin Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,234 | $707 | $2,550 |
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Cheapest Available Dauphin Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dauphin Island, AL is a Studio unit found at Ocean View priced from $635. Patriot Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $639. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dauphin Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Patriot Grove | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $639 |
| Harbor Run | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $675 |
| Country Club | 1 bedroom/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Patriot Square (Granada Square) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Monaco Lake Townhomes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Patriot on the Trace (FKA Autumn Trace) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $706 |
| Patriot Gardens (FKA Gardenia Grove) | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $719 |
| Greenbriar Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1BA | $727 |
| Cambridge Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $754 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin Island, AL and Nearby
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dauphin Island area is the $0.98 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Sandpiper in the in the West Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,327. The second greatest value Dauphin Island apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Monaco Lake Townhomes starting at $920 with a $0.82 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dauphin Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpiper | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.98 |
| Monaco Lake Townhomes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
| Greenbriar Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.66 |
| Patriot Pointe (FKA Beacon Pointe) | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| Harbor Run | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| Cambridge Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Willow Grove Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Chateau Tourraine Apartments | 1 bedroom/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Patriot Square (Granada Square) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Patriot Gardens (FKA Gardenia Grove) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dauphin Island Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dauphin Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dauphin Island Apartment is $639 at Patriot Grove.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dauphin Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dauphin Island is starting from $675 at Harbor Run.
What is the most affordable Dauphin Island Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dauphin Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Patriot Grove and starts from $809.
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