Last updated
Average Rent in Fort Lauderdale FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Fort Lauderdale FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,824/mo
Lowest Available
$2,168/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
57
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale FL
Compare average rent across Fort Lauderdale FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colee Hammock | $3,397 | $2,278 | 6 | 121 |
| Harbordale | $2,516 | $2,378 | 1 | 7 |
| Coral Shores | $2,467 | $2,118 | 1 | 25 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fort Lauderdale FL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Fort Lauderdale FL is $2,824 per month across 8 apartment communities and 57 available units.
The most affordable option is Oaklyn starting at $2,168/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,824/mo.
Prices range from $2,168 to $3,916 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Fort Lauderdale FL Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklyn | $2,168/mo | $2,507/mo | 9 | 4.3 |
| Avalon Fort Lauderdale | $2,378/mo | $2,480/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| The Manor at Flagler Village | $2,380/mo | $2,511/mo | 8 | 4.1 |
| The Exchange Lofts | $2,520/mo | $3,041/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| The Whitney | $2,536/mo | $2,800/mo | 11 | 4.3 |
| Amaray Las Olas by Windsor Apartments | $2,810/mo | $3,224/mo | 5 | 4.6 |
| The Registry Las Olas | $2,824/mo | $3,085/mo | 7 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for Fort Lauderdale FL Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Fort Lauderdale FL
What is the average rent in Fort Lauderdale FL?
Is rent going up or down in Fort Lauderdale FL?
What is the cheapest apartment in Fort Lauderdale FL?
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Lauderdale FL?
How many apartments are available in Fort Lauderdale FL?
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Lauderdale FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$113,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,824/mo.
Comfortable income
$136,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,168/mo), you need to earn at least $87,000/year.
Median household income in Fort Lauderdale FL is $79,935 , about 41% 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) | $2,824 |
| Utilities | $673 |
| Groceries | $550 |
| Transportation | $1,605 |
| Healthcare | $783 |
| Other goods and services | $1,253 |
| Estimated total | $7,689/mo |
Population
183,032
Median household income
$79,935
Census median rent
$1,776/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Explore Fort Lauderdale FL Apartments
Browse all 8 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.