Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL from $999 (573 Rentals)

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1421 N Andrews Ave
$1,350 - $2,100
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$1,350 - $2,100
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1421 N Andrews Ave

1421 N Andrews AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33311
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1041 NE 9th Ave

Fort LauderdaleFL33304

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1720 NE 56th St
$1,425 - $1,550
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1720 NE 56th St

1720 NE 56th StFort Lauderdale, FL 33334
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pricing Updated: 09/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area range in price from $999 to $25,047 with an overall median price of $2,884. The three Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Broadview Park at $1,200, Coral Ridge Isles at $1,600, and Twin Lakes at $1,650. 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$1,200$1,0002
Coral Ridge Isles$1,600$1,4009
Twin Lakes$1,650$1,20032
Riverside Park$1,750$1,30024
Rock Island$1,750$1,05026
Carishoca$1,799$1,27067
Lauderhill$1,799$1,000100
Lauderdale Oaks$1,835$1,25086
Hawaiian Gardens$1,840$1,25039
Lake Aire Palm View$1,849$1,00018

Cheapest Available Fort Lauderdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Lauderdale, FL is a Studio unit found at Chateau Mar Golf Resort Apartments in the Inverrary neighborhood priced from $999. Avondale Gardens Apartments in the Boulevard Park Isles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Lauderdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau Mar Golf Resort ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Avondale Gardens ApartmentsStudio with Full KitchenStudio,1BA$1,250
1760 NE 52nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Cypress GroveThe PalmStudio,1BA$1,270
Prospect Gardens Apartments LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
220 NE 16th AveUnit 9Studio,1BA$1,300
Regal Trace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL

As of September 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 701 SW 9th St Model at 701 SW 9th St, Unit Apartment 3 starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 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
701 SW 9th St, Unit Apartment 3701 SW 9th St3BR,3BA$1.25
Orchid Grove TownhomesJasmine3BR,3BA$1.67
Marina TownhomesTownhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Summer Lakes EstatesStandard 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.78
3429 Galt Ocean Dr, Unit Galt Ocean3429 Galt Ocean Dr2BR,2BA$1.79
La Estancia Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.81
Landmark TowersSarasota 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.83
Hawaiian Palms2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.77
37 SE 4th Ter, Unit 137 SE 4th Ter2BR,1BA$1.85

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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 $1,305.

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

The cheapest apartment in Fort Lauderdale is 1760 NE 52nd Street which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Fort Lauderdale costs $2,884.

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 2,458 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 $588 which is $2,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Lauderdale.

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