Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dorsey-Riverbend Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $428 (124 Rentals)

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property at 1219 NW 15th Ave
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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1219 NW 15th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33311
property at 646 NW 14th Terrace
$1,250 - $1,350
1 Bedroom Rentals
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646 NW 14th Terrace

Fort LauderdaleFL33311
property at 1336 NE 1st Ave.
$1,250
Studio Rentals
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1336 NE 1st Ave.

Fort LauderdaleFL33304

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property at 1210 NW 2nd St
$1,550
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1210 NW 2nd St

Fort LauderdaleFL33311

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property at 724 NW 4th Ave
$1,600
2 Bedroom Rentals
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724 NW 4th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33311
property at 107 SW 18th Ave
$1,675
2 Bedroom Rentals
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107 SW 18th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33312
property at 717 SW 2nd Ct
$1,695 - $1,795
1 Bedroom Rentals
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717 SW 2nd Ct

Fort LauderdaleFL33312

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425 SW 18th Ave
$1,800 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,800 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,850
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425 SW 18th Ave

425 SW 18th AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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property at 1515 NW 4th St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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1515 NW 4th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33311
property at 1004 NW 2nd St
$1,800
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1004 NW 2nd St

Fort LauderdaleFL33311

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Dorsey-Riverbend, Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dorsey-Riverbend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dorsey-Riverbend area of Fort Lauderdale, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Regal Trace Apartments priced from $1,305. 529 NW 8 AVE - SHALOM has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Dorsey-Riverbend apartments for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regal Trace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,305
529 NW 8 AVE - SHALOM2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,495
The River ApartmentsStudio1BR, 1BA$1,599
Community AcresThe Marlin1BR, 1BA$1,600
107 SW 18th Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,675
MISHPAJA 18 LLC2/12BR, 1BA$1,750
The AdderleyS5Studio, 1BA$1,894
The ArcadianS1Studio, 1BA$1,930
The Six13JR21BR, 1BA$2,009

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dorsey-Riverbend, FL

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dorsey-Riverbend area is the $1.86 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 107 SW 18th Ave in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Dorsey-Riverbend apartment is the Harborage - North Tower Model at New River Yacht Club in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting at $2,722 with a $3.12 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dorsey-Riverbend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
107 SW 18th Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.86
New River Yacht ClubHarborage - North Tower1BR, 1BA$3.12
Community AcresThe Marlin1BR, 1BA$2.29
Regal Trace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.01
MISHPAJA 18 LLC2/12BR, 1BA$2.76
The River ApartmentsStudio1BR, 1BA$2.54
529 NW 8 AVE - SHALOM2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.46
The AdderleyA3W1BR, 1BA$3.53
The Six13JR21BR, 1BA$3.49
526 SW 4th Ave, Unit Apt H526 SW 4th AveStudio, 1BA$3.33

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Dorsey-Riverbend, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dorsey-Riverbend Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dorsey-Riverbend?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dorsey-Riverbend is under $2,009.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dorsey-Riverbend?

The cheapest apartment in Dorsey-Riverbend is Regal Trace Apartments which is listed at $1,305, while the average apartment in Dorsey-Riverbend costs $3,055.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dorsey-Riverbend?

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 26 regular apartments in Dorsey-Riverbend 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 Dorsey-Riverbend?

Cheap apartments in Dorsey-Riverbend have an average cost of $444 which is $2,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dorsey-Riverbend.

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