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property at 3211 SW 44th St

$1,480 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3211 SW 44th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33312

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property at 1041 NE 9th Ave

$1,249 - $1,500

Studio Rentals

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1041 NE 9th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33304

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area range in price from $925 to $34,020 with an overall median price of $12,478. The three Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Broadview Park at $1,300, Playland Village at $1,495, and Sunset at $1,425. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fort Lauderdale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Broadview Park$1,450$1,3005
Playland Village$2,127$1,49515
Sunset$2,150$1,4251
Boulevard Woods South$2,300$925112
Hawaiian Gardens$2,325$92561
Lauderdale Oaks$2,325$92582
Cypress Chase$2,362$92586
Carishoca$2,400$1,155105
Courts of Inverrary$2,450$92589
Downtown Lauderdale Lakes$2,457$1,35042

Cheapest Available Fort Lauderdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Lauderdale, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 5226 NW 24th Ct in the Inverrary neighborhood priced from $925. Cypress Grove in the Somerset neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Lauderdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5226 NW 24th CtBeautiful and Peaceful1BR,1BA$925
Cypress GroveThe PalmStudio,1BA$1,155
Chateau Mar Golf Resort ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Community AcresThe TarponStudio,1BA$1,200
Gulfstream at Dania Beach2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Corner2BR,1BA$1,207
Cross Creek ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,340

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Lauderdale area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1033 NE 17th Way Model at 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 504 in the in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Fort Lauderdale apartment is the Jasmine Model at Orchid Grove Townhomes starting at $2,795 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Boulevard Park Isles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Lauderdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 5041033 NE 17th Way3BR,3.5BA$1.70
Orchid Grove TownhomesJasmine3BR,3BA$1.67
Landmark TowersBermuda 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.71
La Estancia Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.81
Spectra PalmsC2 Premium2BR,2BA$1.72
Sun Harbour Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.85
Hawaiian Palms2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Avondale Gardens Apartments1/1 Available1BR,1BA$1.40
Aqua 2800THE PANINA2BR,1BA$1.72
5226 NW 24th CtClean & Comfortable Apartment2BR,1BA$1.48

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Fort Lauderdale Overview

Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a beautiful ocean front city on the southeastern coast of Florida. Located just north of Miami, this city is known for it’s beautiful beaches, yachting, and a hot spring break destination. More than that it is home to over 165,000 people who enjoy its bright weather, diversity, and opportunity year round. With plenty of options for apartments in Fort Lauderdale, finding your new home here is easy.

Why live in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Living in Fort Lauderdale is like living in paradise. With over 250 sunny days a year, this city offers ample opportunities to get outside and enjoy the environment. The beaches are sandy and plentiful and the city is close to the Everglades National Park. It also has a fantastic food scene with restaurants and bars for all tastes. Shoppers can visit shopping centers including the Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, Sawgrass Mills, the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop, and more. Whatever your hobbies or tastes, Fort Lauderdale has something for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Lauderdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fort Lauderdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Lauderdale is under $1,340.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Lauderdale is 5226 NW 24th Ct which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Fort Lauderdale costs $12,478.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Lauderdale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11,502 regular apartments in Fort Lauderdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fort Lauderdale?

Cheap apartments in Fort Lauderdale have an average cost of $571 which is $11,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Lauderdale.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.