Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL from $300 (215 Rentals)

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property at 5411 Ravenswood Rd

$1,150 - $1,375

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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5411 Ravenswood Rd

Fort LauderdaleFL33312
property at 917 SW 16th St

$1,260

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917 SW 16th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33315

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property at 4841 SW 45th Ave

$1,300 - $1,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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4841 SW 45th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33314

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property at 715 NE 6th St

$1,400 - $1,650

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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715 NE 6th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33304
property at 2025 Miami Rd

$1,375 - $1,775

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2025 Miami Rd

Fort LauderdaleFL33316

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Fort Lauderdale, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pricing Updated: 01/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area range in price from $221 to $31,777 with an overall median price of $6,409. The three Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Knoll Ridge at $1,640, Boulevard Woods South at $1,155, and Lauderhill at $1,100. 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
Knoll Ridge$2,100$1,6401
Boulevard Woods South$2,175$1,155177
Lauderhill$2,175$1,100199
Carishoca$2,200$1,155174
Downtown Lauderdale Lakes$2,200$1,30061
Playland Village$2,250$1,50046
Northgate$2,295$1,45037
Somerset$2,319$1,15538
Cambridge Park$2,344$1,10039
Lauderdale Oaks$2,344$1,15596

Cheapest Available Fort Lauderdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Lauderdale, FL is a Studio unit found at Cypress Grove in the Somerset neighborhood priced from $1,155. Chateau Mar Golf Resort Apartments in the Inverrary neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Lauderdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress GroveThe PalmStudio,1BA$1,155
Chateau Mar Golf Resort ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Gulfstream at Dania Beach2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Corner2BR,1BA$1,207
Avondale Gardens Apartments1/1 Available1BR,1BA$1,250
Community AcresThe TarponStudio,1BA$1,305
225 NW 8th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Hotolos Hollywood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Noor 60 UnitsApartment 1/11BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL

As of January 14, 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 $2,695 with a $1.61 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$1.61
4117 SW 24th St4117 SW 24th St2BR,1BA$1.54
1705 SW 11th Ct, Unit 21705 SW 11th Ct2BR,1BA$1.64
725 NW 4th Ave, Unit Unit1725 NW 4th Ave1BR,1BA$1.52
Sun Harbour Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.78
Avondale Gardens Apartments1/1 Available1BR,1BA$1.25
1227 NE 5th Ter2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Landmark TowersValencia 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.71
5226 NW 24th CtClean & Comfortable Apartment2BR,1BA$1.73

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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 $1,400.

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

The cheapest apartment in Fort Lauderdale is Cypress Grove which is listed at $1,222, while the average apartment in Fort Lauderdale costs $6,409.

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 3,058 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 $568 which is $5,841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Lauderdale.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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