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property at 2816 SW 4th Pl

2816 SW 4th Pl

Fort LauderdaleFL33312
property at 2901 NW 18th St

2901 NW 18th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33311
property at 715 NE 6th St

715 NE 6th St

Fort LauderdaleFL33304

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property at 2115 N Ocean Blvd

2115 N Ocean Blvd

Fort LauderdaleFL33305
property at 1500 SW 5th Pl

1500 SW 5th Pl

Fort LauderdaleFL33312

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property at 2016 NE 17th Ct

2016 NE 17th Ct

Fort LauderdaleFL33305
property at 400 SE 31st St

400 SE 31st St

Fort LauderdaleFL33316

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property at 1960 SW 41st Ave

1960 SW 41st Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33317
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area range in price from $605 to $35,000 with an overall median price of $7,554. The three Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Broadview Park at $1,050, Cypress Chase at $1,100, and Hawaiian Gardens 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
Broadview Park$1,499$1,0502
Cypress Chase$2,473$1,100118
Hawaiian Gardens$2,473$1,10097
Tamarac Lakes South$2,543$1,10086
Oriole Estates$2,548$1,100120
Northgate$2,595$1,10073
Bal Harbour Fort Lauderdale$2,700$1,4003
Lauderdale Oaks$2,750$1,200313
Hills of Welleby$2,767$1,55074
Mainlands of Tamarac Lake$2,800$1,075184

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 Cambridge Park neighborhood priced from $1,053. Prospect Park in the Margate Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,169. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Lauderdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress GroveThe PalmStudio,1BA$1,053
Prospect Park2BR2BR,2BA$1,169
Regal Trace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,187
Gulfstream at Dania Beach2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Corner2BR,1BA$1,207
Avondale Gardens Apartments1/1 Availale1BR,1BA$1,275
Century East0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
Lakeside Condominiums1/11BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Lauderdale area is the $1.08 price per square foot 642 NW 15th Ave Model at 642 NW 15th Ave, Unit 642 in the in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Fort Lauderdale apartment is the 1033 NE 17th Way Model at 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 805 starting at $4,000 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale 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.
642 NW 15th Ave, Unit 642642 NW 15th Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 8051033 NE 17th Way4BR,4.5BA$1.65
1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 5041033 NE 17th Way3BR,3.5BA$1.70
Orchid Grove TownhomesJasmine2BR,3.5BA$1.61
2780 NW 14th St2780 NW 14th St3BR,2BA$1.60
Cross Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.73
Avondale Gardens Apartments2/1 Available2BR,1BA$1.60
1227 NE 5th Ter2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Landmark Towers1 bed 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.72
Prospect Park2BR2BR,2BA$1.47

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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.

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Population: 182,595

Ranked #140

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Fort Lauderdale, FL

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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 Regal Trace Apartments which is listed at $1,187, while the average apartment in Fort Lauderdale costs $7,554.

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 837 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 $415 which is $7,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Lauderdale.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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