
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dauphin Island, AL from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Peppertree Estates

Hounds Run I & II

Country Club

Bayou Village

Patriot Square (Granada Square)

Monaco Lake Townhomes

Patriot on the Trace (FKA Autumn Trace)

Harbor Run

Sunset On the Bayou
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Hunters Run - No Vacancy; Waitlist Only!

Compass Pointe Apartments

Turtle Creek Apartments

Hunters Pointe

Patriot Orchard (FKA Bandywod)

Willow Grove Apartments

Patriot Woods (Regency Woods)

Hartford Commons Apartments

Sea Breeze Townhomes

Ocean View
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Plantation Apartments

Greenbriar Townhomes

5101 Orchard Rd

Sperry Landing

Lodge Apartments Pascagoula

Patriot Pointe (FKA Beacon Pointe)

Shellbrooke Pointe Apartments

Sandpiper

Chateau Tourraine Apartments

Woodside
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61Ninety West

Bayside Village Senior Apartments

Oak Tree Apartments

Cambridge Park

X - Tillman Park Apartments

Chateau Bel-Air

4501 Briggs St

6331 Martin Luther King Blvd

Spanish Oaks

1810 12th St
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Wynwood Apartments

5612 Rose Dr

Grandview Pointe

4734 Clarendon Dr

12321 Lloyd Rd

3311 Alba Club Rd

2314 14th St

1258 Charmaine Cir

4406 Richard St

13690 Scenic Hwy 98
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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 | $780 | $755 | $835 |
| Dauphin Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $890 | $639 | $1,800 |
| Dauphin Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $975 | $701 | $2,150 |
| Dauphin Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $760 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Patriot Grove priced from $639. Patriot Square (Granada Square) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dauphin Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Grove | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $639 |
| 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 |
| Oak Tree Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Cambridge Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $754 |
| Compass Pointe Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Hunters Pointe | 1 Bdrm - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Patriot Orchard (FKA Bandywod) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin Island, AL and Nearby
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dauphin Island area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Palladian at Fairhope in the starting from $1,799. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palladian at Fairhope | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Monaco Lake Townhomes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
| Patriot Pointe (FKA Beacon Pointe) | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| Harbor Run | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Cambridge Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Willow Grove Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Sea Breeze Townhomes | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| 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 |
| Patriot Grove | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dauphin Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dauphin Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dauphin Island is at Compass Pointe Apartments listed at $755.
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 $719 at Patriot Grove.
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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