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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Fort Lauderdale rent stands today
Fort Lauderdale, FL rent rose 4.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,650/month. Renters are paying $116 more per month than last year, with rent holding near recent peak levels despite a slight decline from June 2026.
Vs. national rents
Fort Lauderdale is 39.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 1,581 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size for renters seeking options in this mid-tier metro.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,500/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $7,500/month. These figures show a broad range of rents by bedroom size in Fort Lauderdale.
Neighborhood spotlight
Nurmi Isles rents rose 175.3% year over year to $13,000/month, and Beverly Heights climbed 387.2% to $9,500/month, contrasting with large declines in Harbor Beach (-74.3%), Dolphin Isles (-67.0%), and Seven Isles (-66.0%). These shifts reveal strong hyperlocal variation against the citywide 4.6% rise.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Lauderdale
$2,650/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Lauderdale is $2,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Lauderdale
1,581
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Lauderdale run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 | 6% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 4% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $7,500 | 6% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Beach | $4,800 | |
Downtown Fort Lauderdale | $3,650 | |
Flagler Heights | $2,768 | |
Galt Mile | $4,000 | |
Lake Ridge | $2,400 | |
Middle River Terrace | $1,900 | |
Riverside Park | $1,925 | |
South Middle River | $2,362 | |
Tarpon River | $2,850 | |
Victoria Park | $2,399 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | No Change |  1% | |
Condos | $2,900 | 2% | 14% | |
Houses | $3,600 | No Change | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,304 | No Change | 19% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
Victoria Park
Average rent
$2,399
Central Beach
Average rent
$4,800
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Average rent
$3,650
Flagler Heights
Average rent
$2,768
Galt Mile
Average rent
$4,000
Riverside Park
Average rent
$1,925
Lake Ridge
Average rent
$2,400
South Middle River
Average rent
$2,362
Tarpon River
Average rent
$2,850
Middle River Terrace
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,304
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.
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
39%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 22% lower than the median rent in Boca Raton, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$2,400
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1%$2,500
4%$2,596
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2%$2,700
6%$2,350
$2,568
7%Cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 6% lower |
| Housing | 75% higher |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in Fort Lauderdale, FL
3d ago
Riverside Park condo for rent in Fort Lauderdale
1776 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Lake Aire - Palm View house for rent in Fort Lauderdale
2530 Nw 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
2 beds
1 bath
$985
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Dillard Park house for rent in Fort Lauderdale
2300 Nw 15th Ct, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
4 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
6 baths
$55,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
Nurmi Isles house for rent in Fort Lauderdale
131 Royal Palm Dr #0, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
5 beds
6 baths
$55,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Beach condo for rent in Fort Lauderdale
525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd #503, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
3 beds
4 baths
$50,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2h ago
Verified
673 Ne 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
419 Se 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,070–$7,715
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
510 Se 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,733–$4,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
221 Sw 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,603–$8,498
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
510 Se 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,733–$4,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
400 Sw 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,946–$9,116
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
444 Ne 7th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,032–$6,601
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1640 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,201–$5,852
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
673 Ne 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
510 Se 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,733–$4,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
221 Sw 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,603–$8,498
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Dorse Riverbend house for rent in Fort Lauderdale
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 $2,650 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Lauderdale?
Average rent prices in Fort Lauderdale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Fort Lauderdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Lauderdale is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Lauderdale?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale are Middle River Terrace ($1,900/mo), Riverside Park ($1,925/mo), and South Middle River ($2,362/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 $106,000/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?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Fort Lauderdale, with the lowest rents of the year and less competition from other renters. February typically sees the highest rents, with about a 9% difference between peak and low seasons.
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).