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Average Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 16 apartment communities in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,086/mo
▼ 1.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,750/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
16
tracked daily
Units Listed
319
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colee Hammock | $3,623 | ▼ $37 | $2,251 | 8 | 146 |
| South Fort Lauderdale | $3,303 | ▲ $71 | $3,003 | 1 | 5 |
| Coral Shores | $2,680 | ▲ $104 | $1,916 | 1 | 41 |
| North Fort Lauderdale | $2,628 | ▲ $156 | $1,924 | 2 | 70 |
| Lake Ridge | $2,614 | - | $2,089 | 1 | 19 |
| Fort Lauderdale 33328 | $2,610 | ▼ $163 | $2,170 | 1 | 19 |
| Harbordale | $2,416 | ▼ $71 | $1,750 | 2 | 19 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $3,086 per month across 16 apartment communities and 319 available units. Rents have decreased $44 (1.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is 515 Apartments starting at $1,750/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,471/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,648/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,524/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,709/mo.
Prices range from $1,750 to $12,363 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 41 units are currently listed.
Fort Lauderdale, FL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $3,092 | - | 13 |
| June 2026 | $3,129 | +$37 | 14 |
| July 2026 | $3,128 | -$1 | 16 |
| August 2026 | $3,197 | +$69 | 16 |
| September 2026 | $3,181 | -$16 | 17 |
| October 2026 | $3,170 | -$11 | 16 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Fort Lauderdale, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 515 Apartments | $1,750/mo | $1,800/mo | 2 | - |
| Oaklyn | $1,916/mo | $2,680/mo | 41 | 4.3 |
| Berkshire Lauderdale by the Sea Apartments | $1,924/mo | $2,422/mo | 27 | 4.3 |
| Emera Port Royale | $2,067/mo | $2,757/mo | 43 | 4 |
| Ora Flagler Village | $2,089/mo | $2,614/mo | 19 | 4.6 |
| Solle Davie Apartments | $2,170/mo | $2,610/mo | 19 | 4.2 |
| Avalon Fort Lauderdale | $2,225/mo | $2,488/mo | 17 | 4.4 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$123,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,086/mo.
Comfortable income
$148,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,750/mo), you need to earn at least $70,000/year.
Median household income in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $79,935 , about 46% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Overall prices in Fort Lauderdale, FL runs above the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Fort Lauderdale, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,086 |
| Utilities | $673 |
| Groceries | $550 |
| Transportation | $1,605 |
| Healthcare | $783 |
| Other goods and services | $1,253 |
| Estimated total | $7,951/mo |
Population
183,032
Median household income
$79,935
Census median rent
$1,776/mo
Census rent burden
34.1%
Median age
42.9
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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