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261 Florida Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA|Melrose Park
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Property Overview
261 Florida Ave offers a prime location in Fort Lauderdale, complemented by the convenience of all utilities included, enhancing overall living comfort. Great for those seeking an affordable housing option in a vibrant community, it presents an excellent opportunity for easy commuting and access to local amenities. Notable features contribute to its appeal, ensuring a balanced lifestyle in a desirable area.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Laundry available on site
- Pet friendly
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 261 Florida Avenue, Melrose Park
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Walk-in Closet |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Cat policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Contact for more information on pet policy.
Parking
| Assigned Parking | Contact for Price |
|---|
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About 261 Florida Avenue
This property has 1 bedroom/bathroom left for rent. Independent entrance. Shared kitchen and common areas. All utilities included but FPL. Very great roomates. Call 305 572 5040. Price and lease may be negotiable on a case by case.
Lease Terms
FlexibleProperty highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 261 Florida Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Pet friendly
- Rentals at this address allow pets
- Walk-in closet
- Rentals here may include more closet space than average
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Melrose Park |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 33312 |
| Type | Room for rent |
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Rent trends in Melrose Park
1-bedroom apartments at 261 Florida Avenue cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Lauderdale.
Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Melrose Park
Fort Lauderdale
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,064 |
| October 2023 | $2,012 |
| November 2023 | $2,000 |
| December 2023 | $1,998 |
| January 2024 | $1,975 |
| February 2024 | $1,925 |
| March 2024 | $1,950 |
| April 2024 | $2,012 |
| May 2024 | $2,046 |
| June 2024 | $2,035 |
| July 2024 | $2,000 |
| August 2024 | $1,994 |
| September 2024 | $1,900 |
| October 2024 | $1,908 |
| November 2024 | $1,900 |
| December 2024 | $1,900 |
| January 2025 | $1,962 |
| February 2025 | $1,981 |
| March 2025 | $1,909 |
| April 2025 | $1,993 |
| May 2025 | $2,053 |
| June 2025 | $1,998 |
| July 2025 | $2,000 |
| August 2025 | $1,979 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,550 |
| July 2024 | $1,565 |
| February 2025 | $1,283 |
| March 2025 | $1,269 |
| June 2025 | $1,350 |
| July 2025 | $1,340 |
| August 2025 | $1,362 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 261 Florida Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$46,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,150.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years ago | $1,250 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,800 | 3 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 261 Florida Avenue
Westwood Heights Elementary School
2861 sw 9th st
fort lauderdale, FL, 33312
PK, K-5Public
C
UCP Early Beginnings
3117 sw 13th ct
ft lauderdale, FL, 33312
PKPublic
Pine Ridge Alternative Center
1251 sw 42nd ave
fort lauderdale, FL, 33317
K-12Public
Wingate Oaks Center
1211 nw 33rd ter
fort lauderdale, FL, 33311
PK, K-12Public
Ann Storck Center
1790 sw 43rd way
ft lauderdale, FL, 33317
PKPublic
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Getting around Fort Lauderdale near 261 Florida Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 261 Florida Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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261 Florida Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL
261 Florida Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL
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1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,250
In-Unit Laundry • On-Site Laundry • Assigned Parking • Air Conditioning
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3 Beds
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