
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dolphin Isles Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $700 (206 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dolphin Isles area of Fort Lauderdale.


1041 NE 9th Ave

1044 NE 16th Terrace

1044 NE 11th Ave

2016 NE 17th Ct

3908 NE 22nd Ave

615 NE 8th Ave

759 NE 13th Ct

1331 Holly Heights Dr

1211 NE 6th St
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2734 NE 32nd St

2724 NE 32nd St

4511 NE 21st Ave

1420 NE 17th Terrace

817 NE 16th Terrace

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617 N Birch Rd, Unit 220

900 NE 17th Ter

1329 NE 17th Ave

1980 NE 38th St

1410 NE 10th Ave
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4209 NE 21st Ave

1647 NE 12th St

1230 N Victoria Park Rd, Unit A

1812 NE 20th Ave

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1041 NE 9th Ave, Unit A1

2017 NE 18th St

840 NE 17th Way

2352 NE 9th St

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3333 ne 33rd st

629 NE 15th Ave
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1423 Holly Heights Dr, Unit 7

631 NE 17th Way

643 NE 17th Terrace

1713 NE 11th St, Unit A

2121 N Ocean Blvd, Unit Eastside Gem

1423 Holly Heights Dr, Unit 7

811 NE 14th Pl, Unit 10

1704 NE 9th St

1135 NE 15th Ave

806 NE 16th St
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1640 Victoria Park

3000 N Ocean Blvd, Unit 403

1140 NE 15th Ave

1201 N Victoria Park Rd

1152 Bayview Dr

2849 NE 30th St

815 Middle River Dr, Unit 311

1724 NE 17th St

700 Antioch Ave

1900 NE 8th Ct, Unit 104
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Dolphin Isles, Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dolphin Isles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Isles Studio Apartments | $2,128 | $1,250 | $3,000 |
| Dolphin Isles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $1,395 | $4,461 |
| Dolphin Isles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,014 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Dolphin Isles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,577 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Dolphin Isles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,812 | $3,650 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 206 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dolphin Isles Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Cheapest Available Dolphin Isles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dolphin Isles area of Fort Lauderdale, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at River Oaks Apartments priced from $1,350. 1044 NE 16 TERR-CASAMAX has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Dolphin Isles apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 1044 NE 16 TERR-CASAMAX | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 900 NE 17th Ter | Unit 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 1329 NE 17 Ave Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| SN Reeves Properties LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 3660 Apartments LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dolphin Isles, FL
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dolphin Isles area is the $2.11 price per square foot 825 NE 17th Ter Model at 825 NE 17th Ter, Unit 4 in the in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Dolphin Isles apartment is the 1033 NE 17th Way Model at 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 504 starting at $3,400 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dolphin Isles apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 NE 17th Ter, Unit 4 | 825 NE 17th Ter | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.11 |
| 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 504 | 1033 NE 17th Way | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.70 |
| 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 1604 | 1033 NE 17th Way | 3BR,3BA | $1.91 |
| 3429 Galt Ocean Dr, Unit Galt Ocean | 3429 Galt Ocean Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| 981 NE 36th St, Unit 1 | 981 NE 36th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 1546 NE 45th St, Unit 1 | 1546 NE 45th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Apex Residence | Medium Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1640 Victoria Park | A2 ( Sunrise) | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 2735 NE 9th Ave, Unit B | 2735 NE 9th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 1329 NE 17 Ave Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dolphin Isles Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dolphin Isles?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dolphin Isles is under $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dolphin Isles?
The cheapest apartment in Dolphin Isles is River Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Dolphin Isles costs $2,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dolphin Isles?
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 10 regular apartments in Dolphin Isles that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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