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1700 SW 22nd Ave
$1,399 - $1,499
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1700 SW 22nd Ave

1700 SW 22nd AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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1421 N Andrews Ave
$1,450 - $2,300
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

1421 N Andrews Ave

1421 N Andrews AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33311
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$1,500 - $2,750

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1611 NE 50th Ct

Fort LauderdaleFL33334

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pricing Updated: 07/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area range in price from $850 to $29,053 with an overall median price of $11,690. The three Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sunset at $1,395, Boulevard Woods South at $925, and Hawaiian Gardens at $925. 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
Sunset$2,150$1,3951
Boulevard Woods South$2,285$92595
Hawaiian Gardens$2,305$92536
Cypress Chase$2,400$92564
Lauderdale Oaks$2,439$92558
Northgate$2,439$1,50035
Carishoca$2,450$1,27081
Downtown Lauderdale Lakes$2,469$1,50048
Playland Village$2,495$1,50016
Blueberry Hill$2,500$925134

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. Chateau Mar Golf Resort Apartments in the Inverrary neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. 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
Chateau Mar Golf Resort ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Cypress GroveThe PalmStudio,1BA$1,270
Community AcresThe TarponStudio,1BA$1,300
220 NE 16th AveUnit 9Studio,1BA$1,300
Regal Trace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Gulfstream at Dania Beach2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Corner2BR,1BA$1,325
Avondale Gardens Apartments1/1 Available1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Lauderdale area is the $0.95 price per square foot 209 NW 1st Ave Model at 209 NW 1st Ave, Unit 209 NW 1 Ave in the in the Liberia neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Fort Lauderdale apartment is the 1033 NE 17th Way Model at 1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 504 starting at $3,400 with a $1.70 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.
209 NW 1st Ave, Unit 209 NW 1 Ave209 NW 1st Ave3BR,1BA$0.95
1033 NE 17th Way, Unit 5041033 NE 17th Way3BR,3.5BA$1.70
Orchid Grove TownhomesJasmine3BR,3BA$1.67
Marina TownhomesTownhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Edgewood Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
754 NE 40th St, Unit C754 NE 40th St1BR,1BA$1.50
725 NW 4th Ave, Unit Unit 2725 NW 4th Ave1BR,1BA$1.47
Cross Creek Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Hawaiian Palms2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.77
5226 NW 24th CtClean & Comfortable Apartment2BR,1BA$1.48

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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 5226 NW 24th Ct which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Fort Lauderdale costs $11,690.

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 2,192 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 $580 which is $11,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Lauderdale.

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