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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Fort Lauderdale rent stands today
Fort Lauderdale, FL rent rose 1.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,744/month. Renters are paying $194 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 1.8% month over month after a recent rebound from the trough of $2,500/month in December 2025.
Compared to national trends
Fort Lauderdale runs roughly 1.4× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market offers 1,615 total rentals, with a mix of apartments, condos, and houses.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Fort Lauderdale rent for $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,742/month. Larger units rise to $4,500/month for 3-bedrooms and $7,500/month for 4+ bedrooms, reflecting significant variation across unit sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Seven Isles rents fell 51.3% year over year to $9,500/month, while Nurmi Isles rose 97.3% to $7,350/month. The citywide market is up 1.6%, so these neighborhoods show sharp local divergence from the broader trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Lauderdale
$2,744/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Lauderdale is $2,744 per month as of July 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $814 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Lauderdale
1,615
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fort Lauderdale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Average rent prices in Fort Lauderdale have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rent prices in Fort Lauderdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Lauderdale is $2,100, whereas a house costs $3,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Lauderdale run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,330.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 |  6% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,742 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $7,500 | 5% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Beach | $4,309 | |
Croissant Park | $3,000 | |
Downtown Fort Lauderdale | $3,548 | |
Flagler Heights | $2,619 | |
Galt Mile | $4,000 | |
Harbordale | $2,247 | |
Lake Ridge | $1,967 | |
South Middle River | $2,400 | |
Tarpon River | $2,894 | |
Victoria Park | $2,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,975 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,231 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,742
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Victoria Park
Average rent
$2,400
Central Beach
Average rent
$4,309
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Average rent
$3,548
Tarpon River
Average rent
$2,894
Flagler Heights
Average rent
$2,619
South Middle River
Average rent
$2,400
Galt Mile
Average rent
$4,000
Harbordale
Average rent
$2,247
Croissant Park
Average rent
$3,000
Lake Ridge
Average rent
$1,967
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,975
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,231
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Lauderdale, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fort Lauderdale
42%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 20% lower than the median rent in Boca Raton, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,446
6%$2,300
1%$2,460
12%$2,497
1%$2,475
5%$2,500
3%$2,600
$2,800
4%$2,397
11%$2,700
3%$2,360
2%$2,650
1%Cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% higher |
| Groceries | 9% higher |
| Health | 13% lower |
| Housing | 76% higher |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 2% higher |
Discover rentals in Fort Lauderdale, FL
5d+ ago
1401 Se 15th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Studio
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lake Aire - Palm View house for rent in Fort Lauderdale
2530 Nw 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
1 bed
0 baths
$985
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Lauderdale
Nw 105th Ave #NA, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Dorse Riverbend house for rent in Fort Lauderdale
1616 Nw 5th St #1, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Lauderdale
500 Isle Of Capri Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
5 beds
8 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Nurmi Isles house for rent in Fort Lauderdale
24 Fiesta Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
5 beds
5.5 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Riviera Isles house for rent in Fort Lauderdale
620 Solar Isle Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
4 beds
5.5 baths
$52,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Lauderdale
310 Se 11th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
5 beds
5 baths
$50,000
House for rent
4m ago
Verified
419 Se 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,242–$9,796
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
510 Se 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,741–$4,395
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
673 Ne 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,143–$3,770
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
221 Sw 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,580–$8,498
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
673 Ne 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,143–$3,770
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
400 Sw 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,233–$13,090
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
501 Se 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,069–$3,759
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5200 Nw 31st Ave #L218, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
1h ago
Verified
510 Se 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,741–$4,395
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
673 Ne 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,143–$3,770
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
221 Sw 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,580–$8,498
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1900 Se 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fort Lauderdale, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Lauderdale rental market.
How much is rent in Fort Lauderdale?
The average rent in Fort Lauderdale is $2,744 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Lauderdale?
Average rent prices in Fort Lauderdale have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Fort Lauderdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Lauderdale is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $814 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Lauderdale?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale are Lake Ridge ($1,967/mo), Harbordale ($2,247/mo), and Victoria Park ($2,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Lauderdale?
To comfortably afford rent in Fort Lauderdale, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fort Lauderdale?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fort Lauderdale average around $1,920/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,710/month, both down from last year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).