Average Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Fort Lauderdale, FL

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $2,700. This is +35% higher than the national average.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,700

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,862

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $2,700. This is +35% higher than the national average.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

55%

20%

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 comparables in
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The monthly rent for an apartment in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $2,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Lauderdale, FL costs about $1,875 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.


1 bedroom	$1,975	No Change	8%
2 bedroom	$2,720	No Change	5%
3 bedroom	$3,800	1%	4%
4 bedroom	$8,000	2%	2%
Studio	$1,800	1%	No Change

		Comparables
Central Beach	$3,425
Downtown Fort Lauderdale	$3,485
Flagler Heights	$2,518
Galt Mile	$3,800
Harbordale	$2,500
Imperial Point	$2,150
Lake Ridge	$2,075
South Middle River	$2,500
Tarpon River	$2,500
Victoria Park	$2,600


Apartments	$2,200	2%	No Change
Condos	$2,750	2%	No Change
Houses	$3,500	2%	No Change
Rooms	$1,175	5%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,720

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

Last year

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$2,700

35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300

65%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 18% lower than the median rent in Boca Raton, FL.

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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.