
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dolphin Isles Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $700 (176 Rentals)
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1455 Holly Heights Dr, Unit 18

2920 N Ocean Blvd

1151-1159-1159 NE 18th St

3021 NE 21st Terrace

1044 NE 11th Ave

1041 NE 9th Ave, Unit A5

900 NE 17th Ter

1041 NE 9th Ave

4209 NE 21st Ave
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2900 N Ocean Blvd

2036 NE 21st Ave

4394 N Federal Hwy, Unit 13

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3333 ne 33rd st

1878 NE 46th St, Unit C2

1878 NE 46th St, Unit C2

826 NE 16th St

828 NE 16th St

The Apex Residence

2851 NE 30th St
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1135 NE 15th Ave

1713 NE 11th St, Unit A

1812 NE 20th Ave

1878 NE 46th St, Unit C2

806 NE 16th St

1125 NE 16th Pl, Unit 205

1045 NE 10th Ave

1704 NE 9th St

1831 NE 38th St, Unit 301

2847-2853 NE 30th St
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625 NE 13th Ave

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1301 NE 6th St, Unit 1

727 NE 16th Ave, Unit 727D

1239 NE 15th Ave, Unit 1

1111 N Victoria Park Rd

2307 N Ocean Blvd

644 NE 16th Ave

1136 NE 17th Way

832 NE 16th Terrace, Unit 1

1401 NE 15th St
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832 NE 16th Terrace, Unit 3

1035 NE 10th Ave

2412 NE 26th St

3250 NE 28th St, Unit 205

1130 NE 18th Ave

2404 NE 33rd Ave, Unit 12

609 NE 13th Ave, Unit 301

2500 NE 48th Ln, Unit 306

1464 N Dixie Hwy

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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 | $2,140 | $1,125 | $3,000 |
| Dolphin Isles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $1,200 | $3,700 |
| Dolphin Isles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $1,675 | $9,402 |
| Dolphin Isles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,578 | $2,800 | $9,542 |
| Dolphin Isles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,486 | $5,288 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 176 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 $1,425. Chelsea Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. 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 | $1,425 |
| Chelsea Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 900 NE 17th Ter | Unit 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 3660 Apartments LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| SN Reeves Properties LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Apex Residence | Medium Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| ACS 716 LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Oaklyn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,126 |
| SKY Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,205 |
| Parklyn | S5 | Studio,1BA | $2,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dolphin Isles, FL
As of June 15, 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 |
| Bell Sunrise | C2A | 3BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| 1385 NE 32nd St, Unit 2N | 1385 NE 32nd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| The Apex Residence | Medium Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Chelsea Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 3660 Apartments LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| SN Reeves Properties LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
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 $2,225.
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 $1,425, while the average apartment in Dolphin Isles costs $21,086.
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 12 regular apartments in Dolphin Isles 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 Dolphin Isles?
Cheap apartments in Dolphin Isles have an average cost of $429 which is $20,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dolphin Isles.
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