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Average Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,354/mo
▲ +14.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,118/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
22
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 | $3,381 | $2,392 | 7 | 141 |
| South Fort Lauderdale | $3,062 | $2,753 | 1 | 6 |
| Lake Ridge | $2,833 | $2,149 | 1 | 10 |
| Harbordale | $2,637 | $2,538 | 1 | 7 |
| North Fort Lauderdale | $2,575 | $2,090 | 2 | 16 |
| Fort Lauderdale 33328 | $2,513 | $2,127 | 1 | 22 |
| 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 $2,354 per month across 4 apartment communities and 22 available units. Rents have increased $427 (14.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Oaklyn starting at $2,118/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,354/mo.
Prices range from $2,118 to $2,802 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Fort Lauderdale, FL Rent Price History
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 | $2,118/mo | $2,224/mo | 13 | 4.3 |
| Ora Flagler Village | $2,149/mo | $2,149/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| The Registry Las Olas | $2,392/mo | $2,638/mo | 5 | 4.8 |
| NOVO Las Olas | $2,450/mo | $2,511/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Fort Lauderdale, FL Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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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
$94,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,354/mo.
Comfortable income
$113,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,118/mo), you need to earn at least $85,000/year.
Median household income in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $79,935 , about 29% 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) | $2,354 |
| Utilities | $673 |
| Groceries | $550 |
| Transportation | $1,605 |
| Healthcare | $783 |
| Other goods and services | $1,253 |
| Estimated total | $7,219/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.
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