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Average Rent in South Fort Lauderdale & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in South Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,176/mo
▼ 5.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$3,113/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
2
available now
South Fort Lauderdale vs Fort Lauderdale, FL Average
South Fort Lauderdale is more expensive the Fort Lauderdale, FL average by $92/mo (3%). The citywide average is $3,084/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in South Fort Lauderdale?
As of May 2026, the average rent in South Fort Lauderdale is $3,176 per month across 1 apartment community and 2 available units. Rents have decreased $178 (5.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Isles starting at $3,113/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $3,176/mo.
Prices range from $3,113 to $3,239 per month. The most common price point is the $3,000 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
South Fort Lauderdale Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in South Fort Lauderdale
Rent Prices by Apartment in South Fort Lauderdale
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isles | $3,113/mo | $3,176/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for South Fort Lauderdale Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in South Fort Lauderdale
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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
$127,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,176/mo.
Comfortable income
$152,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,113/mo), you need to earn at least $125,000/year.
Median household income in South Fort Lauderdale is $79,935 , about 48% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in South Fort Lauderdale
Overall prices in South Fort Lauderdale 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 South Fort Lauderdale's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,176 |
| Utilities | $673 |
| Groceries | $550 |
| Transportation | $1,605 |
| Healthcare | $783 |
| Other goods and services | $1,253 |
| Estimated total | $8,041/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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