Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dauphin Island, AL from $400 (17 Rentals)

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Dauphin Island, AL Local Guide

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 $750. Plantation Apartments in the West Mobile neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $751. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dauphin Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot Grove1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Plantation Apartments1x11BR,1BA$751
Willow Grove Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Tillman Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$776
Sea Breeze Townhomes1BR/1.5BA1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin Island, AL and Nearby

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dauphin Island area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Sandpiper in the in the West Mobile neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Dauphin Island apartment is the 2x2 Model at Cambridge Park starting at $914 with a $0.84 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dauphin Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sandpiper3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.06
Cambridge Park2x22BR,2BA$0.84
Patriot Orchard (Bandywood)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.81
Patriot Pointe (formally Beacon Pointe)3 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Granada Square2Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.96
Willow Grove Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Compass PointeWelcome to Your New Home! - 1 Bed Townhome1BR,1BA$1.17
Lodge Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.13
Sea Breeze Townhomes1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.11
Tillman Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.19

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Getting Around Dauphin Island, AL

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33 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 $750 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 $810 at Patriot Pointe (formally Beacon Pointe).

What is the most affordable Dauphin Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dauphin Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Granada Square and starts from $965.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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