Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $2,599. This is +37%, or $698, higher than the national average.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,599

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,684

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $2,599. This is +37%, or $698, higher than the national average.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
57%
18%
6%
12%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

54%
46%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Lauderdale, FL have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Fort Lauderdale, FL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $2,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Lauderdale, FL costs about $1,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,300. Houses for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,875

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,600

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,800

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$6,925

1%

19%

Studio

$1,700

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

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.

Compare rent prices in Fort Lauderdale, FL to other cities

Median rent prices in Fort Lauderdale, FL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Boca Raton, FL.

Fort Lauderdale

Median rent price$2,599
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 10% lower than the median rent in Boca Raton, FL.

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Cost of living in
Fort Lauderdale, FL

The overall cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 22% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

6% higher

Groceries

10% higher

Health

8% lower

Housing

65% higher

Transportation

No difference

Utilities

5% higher

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748 W Dayton Cir #748, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

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2d ago

8.6

Very good

Topanga Canyon - 2255 NE 51st St

2255 Ne 51st St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,100–$1,600

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

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1715 Nw 13th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

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