
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dorsey-Riverbend Neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL from $428 (124 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dorsey-Riverbend area of Fort Lauderdale.


715 SW 4th St

1100 NW 7th St

636 NW 15th Terrace

1219 NW 15th Ave

646 NW 14th Terrace

1336 NE 1st Ave.

Community Acres

Regal Trace Apartments

825 NW 10th Terrace
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829 NW 10th Terrace

1125 NW 5th St

2511 SW 3rd St

1045 N Andrews Ave

529 NW 8th Ave

1112 NW 5th Ct

616 NW 14th Way

713 NW 14th Terrace

736 NW 14th Terrace

1034 NW 1st Ave
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1112 NW 5th Ave

429 NW 14th Ave

626 NW 22nd Rd, Unit A

815 W Las Olas Blvd

1210 NW 2nd St

300 SW 10th Ave

1020 NW 6th St

817 W Las Olas Blvd

1004 W Las Olas Blvd

1216 NW 6th Ct
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1020 NW 6th Ave

750 SW 2nd St

724 NW 4th Ave

813 Middle St

1909 SW 2nd St

107 SW 18th Ave

731 NW 1st Ave

1200 NW 9th St

717 SW 2nd Ct

1108 NW 5th Ave
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429 NW 9th Ave

204 NW 8th Ave

1015 W Las Olas Blvd

1460 NW 2nd St

1118 NW 2nd Ave

1501 Himmarshee St

Total Monthly Price
425 SW 18th Ave

636 NW 14th Terrace

1515 NW 4th St

1004 NW 2nd St
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Dorsey-Riverbend, Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dorsey-Riverbend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsey-Riverbend Studio Apartments | $2,450 | $1,000 | $5,574 |
| Dorsey-Riverbend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,788 | $1,195 | $6,010 |
| Dorsey-Riverbend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,758 | $1,200 | $8,827 |
| Dorsey-Riverbend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $1,617 | $10,000+ |
| Dorsey-Riverbend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Trace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,305 |
| 529 NW 8 AVE - SHALOM | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,495 |
| The River Apartments | Studio | 1BR, 1BA | $1,599 |
| Community Acres | The Marlin | 1BR, 1BA | $1,600 |
| 107 SW 18th Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,675 |
| MISHPAJA 18 LLC | 2/1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1,750 |
| The Adderley | S5 | Studio, 1BA | $1,894 |
| The Arcadian | S1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,930 |
| The Six13 | JR2 | 1BR, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 SW 18th Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.86 |
| New River Yacht Club | Harborage - North Tower | 1BR, 1BA | $3.12 |
| Community Acres | The Marlin | 1BR, 1BA | $2.29 |
| Regal Trace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.01 |
| MISHPAJA 18 LLC | 2/1 | 2BR, 1BA | $2.76 |
| The River Apartments | Studio | 1BR, 1BA | $2.54 |
| 529 NW 8 AVE - SHALOM | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2.46 |
| The Adderley | A3W | 1BR, 1BA | $3.53 |
| The Six13 | JR2 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.49 |
| 526 SW 4th Ave, Unit Apt H | 526 SW 4th Ave | Studio, 1BA | $3.33 |
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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.