Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $2,775. This is +42%, or $826, higher than the national average.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,775

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,431

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $2,775. This is +42%, or $826, higher than the national average.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
51%
19%
8%
16%
$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 7% 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 $2,185. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Lauderdale, FL costs about $1,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,400. Houses for rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,800

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$4,500

2%

13%

4 bedroom

$8,000

10%

20%

Studio

$1,650

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

20%

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$2,775
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,165
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 12% 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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1401 SE 15th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

1401 SE 15th St

1401 Se 15th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Studio

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

661 Sw 29th Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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661 Sw 29th Ter, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

3 beds

2 baths

$850

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1715 Nw 13th St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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Single Family Residence - Fort Lauderdale, FL

1715 Nw 13th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

House for rent

Nw 105th Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fort Lauderdale

$1095...SUBLETT AVAILABLE-PRIVATE BEDROOM

Nw 105th Ave #NA, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

Available May 1

Topanga Canyon - 2255 NE 51st St - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

217 Sw 11th Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tarpon River apartment for rent in Fort Lauderdale

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

$1,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

218 SW 20th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

218 SW 20th St

218 Sw 20th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Del Zio - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Del Zio

2461 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent